10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is prudence.


In Context

7 He that teacheth a scorner, doth an injury to himself: and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himself a blot.

8 Rebuke not a scorner lest he hate thee. Rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

9 Give an occasion to a wise man, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach a just man, and he shall make haste to receive it.

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is prudence.

11 For by me shall thy days be multiplied, and years of life shall be added to thee.

12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be so to thyself: and if a scorner, thou alone shalt bear the evil.

Proverbs 9:10 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

9:10The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy [is] understanding.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

9:10"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

9:10The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

9:10The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the Holy is intelligence.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

9:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

9:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

9:10The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

9:10The commencement of wisdom is the fear of Jehovah, And a knowledge of the Holy Ones is understanding.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

9:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.