Proverbs 1:7,23
Proverbs 1:7 The Passion Translation (TPT)
We cross the threshold of true knowledge when we live in obedient devotion to God. Stubborn know-it-alls will never stop to do this, for they scorn true wisdom and knowledge.
Proverbs 1:23 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Come back to your senses and be restored to reality. Don’t even think about refusing my rebuke! Don’t you know that I’m ready to pour out my spirit of wisdom upon you and bring to you the revelation of my words that will make your heart wise?
Proverbs 1:7 The Message (MSG)
Start with GOD—the first step in learning is bowing down to GOD; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning.
Proverbs 1:22-24 The Message (MSG)
“Simpletons! How long will you wallow in ignorance? Cynics! How long will you feed your cynicism? Idiots! How long will you refuse to learn? About face! I can revise your life. Look, I’m ready to pour out my spirit on you; I’m ready to tell you all I know. As it is, I’ve called, but you’ve turned a deaf ear; I’ve reached out to you, but you’ve ignored me.
Proverbs 1:7 King James Version (KJV)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:23 King James Version (KJV)
Turn you at my reproof: Behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
Proverbs 1:7 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:23 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Turn to my reproof, Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you.
Proverbs 1:7 New Century Version (NCV)
Knowledge begins with respect for the LORD, but fools hate wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 1:23 New Century Version (NCV)
If only you had listened when I corrected you, I would have told you what’s in my heart; I would have told you what I am thinking.
Proverbs 1:7 American Standard Version (ASV)
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:23 American Standard Version (ASV)
Turn you at my reproof: Behold, I will pour out my spirit upon you; I will make known my words unto you.
Proverbs 1:7 New International Version (NIV)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:23 New International Version (NIV)
Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings.
Proverbs 1:7 New King James Version (NKJV)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:23 New King James Version (NKJV)
Turn at my rebuke; Surely I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you.
Proverbs 1:7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶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]
Proverbs 1:23 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“If you will turn and pay attention to my rebuke, Behold, I [Wisdom] will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you. [Is 11:2; Eph 1:17-20]
Proverbs 1:7 New Living Translation (NLT)
Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 1:23 New Living Translation (NLT)
Come and listen to my counsel. I’ll share my heart with you and make you wise.
Proverbs 1:7 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.