Proverbs 9:10

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

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  • Job 28:28 : 28 And He said to mankind, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'
  • Prov 1:7 : 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
  • Ps 111:10 : 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who obey His precepts have good understanding. His praise endures forever.
  • Eccl 12:13 : 13 Now that all has been heard, here is the conclusion: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.
  • Prov 2:5 : 5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.
  • Prov 30:3 : 3 I have not learned wisdom, nor do I have knowledge of the Holy One.
  • John 17:3 : 3 Now this is eternal life: that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.
  • 1 Chr 28:9 : 9 And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him with wholehearted devotion and a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
  • 1 John 5:20 : 20 We also know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true. And we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
  • Matt 11:27 : 27 All things have been committed to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 1:2-8
    7 verses
    87%

    2To know wisdom and discipline, to understand words of insight,

    3To receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity,

    4To give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth—

    5Let the wise hear and increase their learning, and the one who understands gain guidance,

    6To understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.

    7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

    8Listen, my son, to your father's instruction, and do not forsake your mother's teaching,

  • Ps 111:10
    86%

    10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who obey His precepts have good understanding. His praise endures forever.

  • Prov 2:5-6
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    84%

    5then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.

    6For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

  • Job 28:28
    80%

    28And He said to mankind, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'

  • Prov 9:9
    79%

    9Instruct the wise, and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and they will add to their learning.

  • Prov 15:33
    78%

    33The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

  • Prov 8:12-14
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    78%

    12I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I possess knowledge and discretion.

    13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior, and perverse speech.

    14Counsel and wisdom belong to me; I have understanding and strength.

  • Isa 33:6
    76%

    6He will be the stability of your times, a wealth of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is His treasure.

  • Prov 14:26-27
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    76%

    26In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge.

    27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning one away from the snares of death.

  • Prov 4:7
    75%

    7Wisdom is supreme—acquire wisdom. Though it costs you all you have, gain understanding.

  • Prov 2:9-11
    3 verses
    75%

    9Then you will understand righteousness, justice, and integrity—the entire good path.

    10For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

    11Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you,

  • Prov 9:11
    74%

    11For through me your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.

  • Prov 19:23
    74%

    23The fear of the LORD leads to life; one is content and rests untroubled by harm.

  • Prov 16:22
    74%

    22Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly.

  • Ps 34:11
    74%

    11Young lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

  • Ps 19:9
    74%

    9The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandment of the LORD is clear, giving light to the eyes.

  • Prov 22:4
    73%

    4The reward for humility and the fear of the LORD is riches, honor, and life.

  • Prov 3:7
    73%

    7Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

  • Prov 3:13
    73%

    13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding.

  • Prov 8:9-10
    2 verses
    73%

    9They are all plain to those who understand, and right to those who find knowledge.

    10Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

  • Eccl 1:18
    73%

    18For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief.

  • Prov 18:15
    73%

    15The heart of the understanding one gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 10:27
    73%

    27The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

  • Prov 3:19
    72%

    19By wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth; by understanding He established the heavens.

  • Prov 1:29
    72%

    29Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD,

  • Prov 14:16
    72%

    16The wise fear and turn away from evil, but fools are reckless and overconfident.

  • Prov 30:3
    72%

    3I have not learned wisdom, nor do I have knowledge of the Holy One.

  • Job 12:12
    72%

    12"Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days."

  • Prov 14:8
    71%

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand their path, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Eccl 7:18-19
    2 verses
    71%

    18It is good to grasp one thing and not let go of the other, for the one who fears God will avoid all extremes.

    19Wisdom makes a wise person stronger than ten rulers in a city.

  • Prov 10:14
    71%

    14The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings about ruin.

  • Prov 13:14
    71%

    14The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, helping one turn away from the traps of death.

  • Eccl 7:12
    71%

    12For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its possessor.

  • Ps 2:11
    71%

    11Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

  • Job 28:20
    71%

    20But where does wisdom come from, and where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 14:33
    71%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but it becomes known even among fools.