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NASB | Proverbs 1:7 ¶ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 1:7 ¶ The [reverent] fear of the LORD [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; But arrogant fools despise [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction and self-discipline. [Ps 111:10] |
Subject: Wisdom vs. knowledge |
Bible Note: Another "old" saying, Hank, this from Shakespeare: "Methinks you protest too much..." Also, the concept of "bible-bashing" is "relative" just like most things. Your assumption that you have garnered the whole truth and nothing but the truth, in your corner of the world, may be true. Then again it may be "relative". Instead of "singling" out people that you have "judged", it might be more conducive to a profitable and positive atmosphere to "discuss". BTW, I'm from (Arkansas), Black Rock, around the Walnut Ridge/Hoxie area... :) and still a Christian, the last time I checked... |