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


In Context

7 "Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked man incurs abuse.

8 Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you.

9 Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning.

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

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

12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer."

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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

9:10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is prudence.

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.