Proverbs 1:7
Knowledge begins with the fear of the LORD, but fools treat wisdom and discipline with contempt.
Treated in 6 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Growing in Wisdom ·
Ten Key Scriptures for Students cites Proverbs 1:7
…Application: Memorise at least two verses each week and share them with a friend. 6. Proverbs 1:7 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and…
- The Key Teachings of John Calvin ·
The Knowledge of God and of Ourselves cites PROVERBS 1:7
…fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. PROVERBS 1:7 This is why Calvin distrusts idle speculation. He has no patience with people who ask…
- The Pilgrim's Progress ·
The Tenth Stage cites Prov. 1:7
…the word, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Job 28:28; Psalm 111:10; Prov. 1:7; 9:10. Hopeful: How will you describe right fear? Christian: True or right fear is…
- The Big Story ·
Songs and Wisdom cites Proverbs 1:7
…fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline” (Proverbs 1:7). That “fear” isn’t terror. It means awe, taking God seriously. Real wisdom starts with…
- Selected Sermons of George Whitefield ·
The Care of the Soul Urged as the One Thing Needful cites Prov. 1:7
…preserved in which he testifies, that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,” Prov. 1:7, 9, 10, and those Proverbs, in almost every line of which, they who neglect God and their…
- A Body of Divinity ·
Christ's Prophetic Office cites Prov 1:7
…learn. Men may teach others, but they have no mind to learn. ‘Fools despise instruction.’ Prov 1:7. They rage at the word, as if a patient should rage at the physician when he brings him a…