BibleHearthNew International Version (NIV)
7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7
Proverbs 1:7 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
7¶The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
7¶The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence];
But arrogant fools despise [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction and self-discipline. [Ps 111:10]
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
American Standard Version (ASV)
7The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge;
But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Geneva Bible (GNV)
7The feare of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fooles despise wisedome and instruction.
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
7The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge,
but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
7If you really want to gain knowledge, you must begin by having respect for the Lord.
But foolish people hate wisdom and instruction.
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
7If you want to know how to live in a good way, you must first learn to respect the Lord with fear. Fools refuse to listen to wise teaching.
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
7Fear of YHWH [is the] beginning of knowledge, || Fools have despised wisdom and instruction!