Proverbs 9:10

Proverbs 9:10 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

10The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence],
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

10The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom;
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

10The beginning of wisedome is the feare of the Lord, and the knowledge of holy things, is vnderstanding.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

10The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom.
The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

10If you want to become wise, you must begin by respecting the Lord.
To know the Holy One is to gain understanding.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

10If you want to be wise in the way that you live, first you must respect the Lord with fear. If you know God, the Holy One, you will understand what is right.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

10The commencement of wisdom [is] the fear of YHWH, || And a knowledge of the Holy Ones [is] understanding.

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