Pro 1:7, 9:10 | JFB | STEP | 7. The fear of the Lord —the principle of true piety (compare ). 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; Ps 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.

10. (Compare Pr 1:7).

of the holy—literally, "holies," persons or things, or both. This knowledge gives right perception.