Proverbs
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Proverbs 1:7
Proverbs 1:7 (KJV) speaks to wisdom, reverence, and awe of God — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
Proverbs 4:7“The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.”
Proverbs 15:33“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
James 1:5“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
Psalms 90:12“Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.”
Proverbs 4:5“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 2:6
Common questions
What does Proverbs 1:7 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 1:7 reads: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction." The verse speaks to wisdom, reverence, and awe of God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 1:7 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction." is Proverbs 1:7 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 1:7?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 1:7 include Proverbs 4:7, Proverbs 15:33, and James 1:5. Reading them alongside Proverbs 1:7 deepens the theme of wisdom.
How can I pray with Proverbs 1:7?
Read Proverbs 1:7 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.