Proverbs 1:7,24-25

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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 1:22-24-25-28 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. “Since you laugh at my counsel and make a joke of my advice, How can I take you seriously? I’ll turn the tables and joke about your troubles! What if the roof falls in, and your whole life goes to pieces? What if catastrophe strikes and there’s nothing to show for your life but rubble and ashes? You’ll need me then. You’ll call for me, but don’t expect an answer. No matter how hard you look, you won’t find 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 1:24-25 King James Version (KJV)

Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; But ye have set at nought all my counsel, And would none of my reproof

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 1:24-25 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

Because I called and you refused, I stretched out my hand and no one paid attention; And you neglected all my counsel And did not want my reproof

Proverbs 1:7 New Century Version (NCV)

Knowledge begins with respect for the LORD, but fools hate wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 1:24-25 New Century Version (NCV)

I called, but you refused to listen; I held out my hand, but you paid no attention. You did not follow my advice and did not listen when I corrected you.

Proverbs 1:7 American Standard Version (ASV)

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1:24-25 American Standard Version (ASV)

Because I have called, and ye have refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man hath regarded; But ye have set at nought all my counsel, And would none of my reproof

Proverbs 1:7 New International Version (NIV)

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1:24-25 New International Version (NIV)

But since you refuse to listen when I call and no one pays attention when I stretch out my hand, since you disregard all my advice and do not accept my rebuke

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 1:24-25 New King James Version (NKJV)

Because I have called and you refused, I have stretched out my hand and no one regarded, Because you disdained all my counsel, And would have none of my rebuke

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 1:24-25 Amplified Bible (AMP)

“Because I called and you refused [to answer], I stretched out my hand and no one has paid attention [to my offer]; [Is 65:11, 12; 66:4; Jer 7:13, 14; Zech 7:11-13] And you treated all my counsel as nothing And would not accept my reprimand

Proverbs 1:7 New Living Translation (NLT)

Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 1:24-25 New Living Translation (NLT)

“I called you so often, but you wouldn’t come. I reached out to you, but you paid no attention. You ignored my advice and rejected the correction I offered.

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 1:24-25 The Passion Translation (TPT)

I’ve called to you over and over; still you refuse to come to me. I’ve pleaded with you again and again, yet you’ve turned a deaf ear to my voice. Because you have laughed at my counsel and have insisted on continuing in your stubbornness

Proverbs 1:7 English Standard Version 2025 (ESV)

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1:24-25 English Standard Version 2025 (ESV)

Because I have called and you refused to listen, have stretched out my hand and no one has heeded, because you have ignored all my counsel and would have none of my reproof