Proverbs 1:7 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 1:7

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5 ^aA wise man will hear and increase learning,
And a man of understanding will¹ attain wise counsel,

6 To understand a proverb and an enigma,
The words of the wise and their ^ariddles.

7 ^aThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Shun Evil Counsel

8 ^aMy son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not forsake the law of your mother;

9 For they will be a ^agraceful ornament on your head,
And chains about your neck.

10 My son, if sinners entice you,
^aDo not consent.

11 If they say, “Come with us,
Let us ^alie in wait to shed blood;
Let us lurk secretly for the innocent without cause;

12 Let us swallow them alive like¹ Sheol,
And whole, ^alike those who go down to the Pit;

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Interlinear Bible for Proverbs 1:7:

The fear
yir'ah (#3374) of the LORD
Yhovah (#3068) is the beginning
re'shiyth (#7225) of knowledge:
da`ath (#1847) but fools
'eviyl (#191) despise
buwz (#936) wisdom
chokmah (#2451) and instruction.
muwcar (#4148)

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