Add parallel Print Page Options

28 (A)God said to us humans,
“To be wise, you must have reverence for the Lord.
To understand, you must turn from evil.”

Read full chapter

10 (A)The way to become wise is to honor the Lord;[a]
    he gives sound judgment to all who obey his commands.
He is to be praised forever.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 111:10 The way … the Lord; or The most important part of wisdom is honoring the Lord.

Advice to the Young

(A)To have knowledge, you must first have reverence for the Lord.[a] Stupid people have no respect for wisdom and refuse to learn.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 1:7 To … Lord; or The most important part of knowledge is having reverence for the Lord.

Bible Gateway Recommends

GNT Good News Bible, Paper, Multi-Colored
GNT Good News Bible, Paper, Multi-Colored
Retail: $4.59
Our Price: $4.91
Save: $-0.32 (-7%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
Good News Translation Men's Bible a Devotional Bible for Men
Good News Translation Men's Bible a Devotional Bible for Men
Retail: $17.99
Our Price: $16.99
Save: $1.00 (6%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
Faith and Liberty Bible (GNT)
Faith and Liberty Bible (GNT)
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $44.99
Save: $5.00 (10%)
Good News Bible - Maroon
Good News Bible - Maroon
Retail: $11.99
Our Price: $11.98
Save: $0.01 (0%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars