28  And he said to man,

‘Behold, ^xthe fear of the Lord, that is wisdom,

and to ^yturn away from evil is understanding.’”

10  ^eThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;

all those who practice it have ^fa good understanding.

His ^gpraise endures forever!

7  ^hThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;

fools despise wisdom and instruction.

10  ^pThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,

and ^qthe knowledge of the Holy One is insight.