Verse Comparison: Proverbs 9:10
American Standard Version
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Amplified® Bible
The reverent {and} worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning (the chief and choice part) of Wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight {and} understanding.
Contemporary English Version
Respect and obey the LORD! This is the beginning of wisdom. To have understanding, you must know the Holy God.
Darby English Version
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the Holy is intelligence.
Good News Bible
To be wise you must first have reverence for the LORD. If you know the Holy One, you have understanding.
King James Version
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
New American Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
New International Version
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
New King James Version
" The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The fear of the LORD begins the process of wisdom,
Revised Standard Version
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
Young's Literal Translation
The commencement of wisdom `is' the fear of Jehovah, And a knowledge of the Holy Ones `is' understanding.
