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 3:9

3:9 Honor the Lord from your wealth

and from the first fruits of all your crops;

Proverbs 4:7

4:7 Wisdom is supreme – so acquire wisdom,

and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

Proverbs 8:22

8:22 The Lord created me as the beginning of his works,

before his deeds of long ago.

Proverbs 17:14

17:14 Starting a quarrel is like letting out water;

stop it before strife breaks out!