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10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
    all those who practice it[a] have a good understanding.
    His praise endures forever.(A)

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  1. 111.10 Gk Syr: Heb them

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
    fools despise wisdom and instruction.(A)

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True and False Wisdom

20 The whole of wisdom is fear of the Lord,
    and in all wisdom there is the fulfillment of the law.[a](A)

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  1. 19.20 Other ancient authorities add and the knowledge of his omnipotence. When a slave says to his master, “I will not act as you wish,” even if later he does it, he angers the one who supports him.