Proverbs 1:2 - 7
That people may know wisdom and discipline, may understand intelligent sayings;
May receive instruction in wise conduct, in what is right, just and fair;
That resourcefulness may be imparted to the naive, knowledge and discretion to the young.
The wise by hearing them will advance in learning, the intelligent will gain sound guidance,
To comprehend proverb and byword, the words of the wise and their riddles.
Fear of the LORD* is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.
* [1:7] Fear of the LORD: primarily a disposition rather than the emotion of fear; reverential awe and respect toward God combined with obedience to God’s will.
Proverbs 9:9 - 12
Instruct the wise, and they become still wiser; teach the just, and they advance in learning.
The beginning of wisdom is fear of the LORD, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
For by me your days will be multiplied and the years of your life increased.
If you are wise, wisdom is to your advantage; if you are arrogant, you alone shall bear it.
Job 28:27 - 28
Then he saw wisdom and appraised her, established her, and searched her out.
And to mortals he said: See: the fear of the Lord is wisdom; and avoiding evil is understanding.
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; prudent are all who practice it.
His praise endures forever.
Psalm 112
Hallelujah!
Blessed the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commands.
His descendants shall be mighty in the land, a generation of the upright will be blessed.
Wealth and riches shall be in his house; his righteousness shall endure forever.
Light shines through the darkness for the upright; gracious, compassionate, and righteous.
It is good for the man gracious in lending, who conducts his affairs with justice.
For he shall never be shaken; the righteous shall be remembered forever.
He shall not fear an ill report; his heart is steadfast, trusting the LORD.
His heart is tranquil, without fear, till at last he looks down on his foes.
Lavishly he gives to the poor; his righteousness shall endure forever; his horn* shall be exalted in honor.
The wicked sees and is angry; gnashes his teeth and wastes away; the desire of the wicked come to nothing.
Sirach 1:11 - 30
The fear of the Lord* is glory and exultation, gladness and a festive crown.
The fear of the Lord rejoices the heart, giving gladness, joy, and long life.
Those who fear the Lord will be happy at the end, even on the day of death they will be blessed.
The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord; she is created with the faithful in the womb.
With the godly she was created from of old, and with their descendants she will keep faith.
The fullness of wisdom is to fear the Lord; she inebriates them with her fruits.
Their entire house she fills with choice foods, their granaries with her produce.
The crown of wisdom is the fear of the Lord, flowering with peace and perfect health.
Knowledge and full understanding she rains down; she heightens the glory of those who possess her.
The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord; her branches are long life.
The fear of the Lord drives away sins; where it abides it turns back all anger.
Unjust anger can never be justified; anger pulls a person to utter ruin.
Until the right time, the patient remain calm, then cheerfulness comes back to them.
Until the right time they hold back their words; then the lips of many will tell of their good sense.
Among wisdom’s treasures is the model for knowledge; but godliness is an abomination to the sinner.
If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the Lord will bestow her upon you;
For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and discipline; faithfulness and humility are his delight.
Do not disobey the fear of the Lord, do not approach it with duplicity of heart.
Do not be a hypocrite before others; over your lips keep watch.
Do not exalt yourself lest you fall and bring dishonor upon yourself;
For then the Lord will reveal your secrets and cast you down in the midst of the assembly.
Because you did not approach the fear of the Lord, and your heart was full of deceit.
That people may know wisdom and discipline, may understand intelligent sayings;
May receive instruction in wise conduct, in what is right, just and fair;
That resourcefulness may be imparted to the naive, knowledge and discretion to the young.
The wise by hearing them will advance in learning, the intelligent will gain sound guidance,
To comprehend proverb and byword, the words of the wise and their riddles.
Fear of the LORD* is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.
* [1:7] Fear of the LORD: primarily a disposition rather than the emotion of fear; reverential awe and respect toward God combined with obedience to God’s will.
Proverbs 9:9 - 12
Instruct the wise, and they become still wiser; teach the just, and they advance in learning.
The beginning of wisdom is fear of the LORD, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
For by me your days will be multiplied and the years of your life increased.
If you are wise, wisdom is to your advantage; if you are arrogant, you alone shall bear it.
Job 28:27 - 28
Then he saw wisdom and appraised her, established her, and searched her out.
And to mortals he said: See: the fear of the Lord is wisdom; and avoiding evil is understanding.
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; prudent are all who practice it.
His praise endures forever.
Psalm 112
Hallelujah!
Blessed the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commands.
His descendants shall be mighty in the land, a generation of the upright will be blessed.
Wealth and riches shall be in his house; his righteousness shall endure forever.
Light shines through the darkness for the upright; gracious, compassionate, and righteous.
It is good for the man gracious in lending, who conducts his affairs with justice.
For he shall never be shaken; the righteous shall be remembered forever.
He shall not fear an ill report; his heart is steadfast, trusting the LORD.
His heart is tranquil, without fear, till at last he looks down on his foes.
Lavishly he gives to the poor; his righteousness shall endure forever; his horn* shall be exalted in honor.
The wicked sees and is angry; gnashes his teeth and wastes away; the desire of the wicked come to nothing.
Sirach 1:11 - 30
The fear of the Lord* is glory and exultation, gladness and a festive crown.
The fear of the Lord rejoices the heart, giving gladness, joy, and long life.
Those who fear the Lord will be happy at the end, even on the day of death they will be blessed.
The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord; she is created with the faithful in the womb.
With the godly she was created from of old, and with their descendants she will keep faith.
The fullness of wisdom is to fear the Lord; she inebriates them with her fruits.
Their entire house she fills with choice foods, their granaries with her produce.
The crown of wisdom is the fear of the Lord, flowering with peace and perfect health.
Knowledge and full understanding she rains down; she heightens the glory of those who possess her.
The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord; her branches are long life.
The fear of the Lord drives away sins; where it abides it turns back all anger.
Unjust anger can never be justified; anger pulls a person to utter ruin.
Until the right time, the patient remain calm, then cheerfulness comes back to them.
Until the right time they hold back their words; then the lips of many will tell of their good sense.
Among wisdom’s treasures is the model for knowledge; but godliness is an abomination to the sinner.
If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the Lord will bestow her upon you;
For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and discipline; faithfulness and humility are his delight.
Do not disobey the fear of the Lord, do not approach it with duplicity of heart.
Do not be a hypocrite before others; over your lips keep watch.
Do not exalt yourself lest you fall and bring dishonor upon yourself;
For then the Lord will reveal your secrets and cast you down in the midst of the assembly.
Because you did not approach the fear of the Lord, and your heart was full of deceit.