Proverbs 3:13-15
Proverbs 3:13 - 15
ESV - 13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding. 14 For the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold.
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The fear (that is, reverential awe and respect) of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom (as distinguished from knowledge) because it serves as the basis for an overall world view that is not centered on transient human concerns, but on spiritual priorities that never lose their validity, and that will determine our eternal status once our brief temporal lives on earth have ended. (This question was also discussed at https://ebible.com/questions/9292-how-is-the-fear-of-the-lord-the-beginning-of-wisdom)
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