Proverbs 1:7

English Standard Version

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Job 28:28; Pr 9:10; Pr 15:33)

New International Version

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools[1] despise wisdom and instruction.

New International Reader’s Version

7 If you really want to gain knowledge, you must begin by having respect for the LORD. But foolish people hate wisdom and instruction.

King James Version

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.