Proverbs 1:7

New International Version

⁷The fear of the Lord^(A) is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools^[a] despise wisdom^(B) and instruction.^(C)

Proverbs 1:7 The Hebrew words rendered fool in Proverbs, and often elsewhere in the Old Testament, denote a person who is morally deficient.

Proverbs 1:7

King James Version

⁷The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

³⁰Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

³⁰Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.

New International Version (NIV)