Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,
What it says
The fear of the LORD is declared to be the beginning of knowledge, while fools despise wisdom and discipline.
What it is doing
This verse states the foundational thesis of the chapter and the book.
In context
1These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, 2for gaining wisdom and discipline, 3and for receiving instruction in wise living 4To impart prudence to the simple 5let the wise listen and gain instruction, 6by understanding the proverbs and parables, 7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,