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10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
    all those who practice it[a] have a good understanding.
    His praise endures forever.(A)

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  1. 111.10 Gk Syr: Heb them

10 The fear of the Lord(A) is the beginning of wisdom;(B)
    all who follow his precepts have good understanding.(C)
    To him belongs eternal praise.(D)

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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
    fools despise wisdom and instruction.(A)

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The fear of the Lord(A) is the beginning of knowledge,
    but fools[a] despise wisdom(B) and instruction.(C)

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  1. Proverbs 1:7 The Hebrew words rendered fool in Proverbs, and often elsewhere in the Old Testament, denote a person who is morally deficient.

18 Riches and honor are with me,
    enduring wealth and prosperity.(A)

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18 With me are riches and honor,(A)
    enduring wealth and prosperity.(B)

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19 My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold,
    and my yield than choice silver.(A)

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19 My fruit is better than fine gold;(A)
    what I yield surpasses choice silver.(B)

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