Pro 1:7 | JFB | STEP | 7. The fear of the Lord-- the principle of true piety (compare ; 14:26, 27; ; ; ; ). beginning-- first part, foundation. fools-- the stupid and indifferent to God's character and government; hence the wicked.

‏ Proverbs 1:7

7. The fear of the Lord--the principle of true piety (compare Pr 2:5; 14:26, 27; Job 28:28; Psa 34:11; 111:10; Ac 9:31).

beginning--first part, foundation.

fools--the stupid and indifferent to God's character and government; hence the wicked.