Proverbs 1:7

Introduction to the Theme of the Book

1:7 Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge,

but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1:22

1:22 “How long will you simpletons love naiveté?

How long will mockers delight in mockery

and fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 16:22

16:22 Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it,

but folly leads to the discipline of fools.