Proverbs 9:10
The beginning of wisdom is to fear the LORD, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.
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Referenced Verses
- Job 28:28 : 28 And he said to mankind,‘The fear of the LORD– that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
- Prov 1:7 : 7 Introduction to the Theme of the Book Fearing the LORD is the beginning of discernment, but fools have despised wisdom and moral instruction.
- Ps 111:10 : 10 To obey the LORD is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.
- Eccl 12:13 : 13 Having heard everything, I have reached this conclusion: Fear God and keep his commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
- Prov 2:5 : 5 then you will understand how to fear the LORD, and you will discover knowledge about God.
- Prov 30:3 : 3 I have not learned wisdom, nor can 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 sent.
- 1 Chr 28:9 : 9 “And you, Solomon my son, obey the God of your father and serve him with a submissive attitude and a willing spirit, for the LORD examines all minds and understands every motive of one’s thoughts. If you seek him, he will let you find him, but if you abandon him, he will reject you permanently.
- 1 John 5:20 : 20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us insight to know him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This one is the true God and eternal life.
- Matt 11:27 : 27 All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son decides to reveal him.
Similar Verses (AI)
These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.
- Prov 1:2-87 verses87%
2 To learn wisdom and moral instruction, to discern wise counsel.
3 To receive moral instruction in skillful living, with righteousness, justice, and equity.
4 To impart shrewdness to the morally naive, a discerning plan to the young person.
5 (Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)
6 To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable, the sayings of the wise and their riddles.
7 Introduction to the Theme of the Book Fearing the LORD is the beginning of discernment, but fools have despised wisdom and moral instruction.
8 Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother.
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10 To obey the LORD is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.
- Prov 2:5-62 verses84%
5 then you will understand how to fear the LORD, and you will discover knowledge about God.
6 For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
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28 And he said to mankind,‘The fear of the LORD– that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
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9 Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become wiser still; teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning.
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33 The fear of the LORD provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.
- Prov 8:12-143 verses78%
12 “I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.
13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.
14 Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.
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6 He is your constant source of stability; he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him.
- Prov 14:26-272 verses76%
26 In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and it will be a refuge for his children.
27 The fear of the LORD is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares.
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7 Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!
- Prov 2:9-113 verses75%
9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity– every good way.
10 For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.
11 Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you,
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11 For because of me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
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23 Fearing the LORD leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.
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22 Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
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11 Come children! Listen to me! I will teach you what it means to fear the LORD.
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9 The commands to fear the LORD are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the LORD are trustworthy and absolutely just.
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4 The reward for humility and fearing the LORD is riches and honor and life.
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7 Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
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13 Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.
- Prov 8:9-102 verses73%
9 All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge.
10 Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.
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18 For with great wisdom comes great frustration; whoever increases his knowledge merely increases his heartache.
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15 The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.
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27 Fearing the LORD prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened.
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19 By wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding.
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29 Because they hated moral knowledge, and did not choose to fear the LORD,
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16 A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.
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3 I have not learned wisdom, nor can I have knowledge of the Holy One.
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12 Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?
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8 The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.
- Eccl 7:18-192 verses71%
18 It is best to take hold of one warning without letting go of the other warning; for the one who fears God will follow both warnings.
19 Wisdom Needed Because No One is Truly Righteous Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.
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14 Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.
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14 Instruction from the wise is like a life-giving fountain, to turn a person from deadly snares.
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12 For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.
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11 Serve the LORD in fear! Repent in terror!
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20 God Alone Has Wisdom“But wisdom– where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding?
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33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is not known in the inner parts of fools.