Proverbs 1:7 NIV

Ecclesiastes 12:13 NIV
Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.

Job 28:28 NIV
And he said to the human race, “The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.”

Proverbs 1:22 NIV
“How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 1:29-30 NIV
since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord. Since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke,

Proverbs 15:33 NIV
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 15:5 NIV
A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

Proverbs 18:2 NIV
Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.

Proverbs 5:12-13 NIV
You will say, “How I hated discipline! How my heart spurned correction! I would not obey my teachers or turn my ear to my instructors.

Proverbs 9:10 NIV
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Psalm 111:10 NIV
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.