Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 9:10; Ecclesiastes 11:9; Ecclesiastes 12:1; Ecclesiastes 12:13–14

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Proverbs 1:7

hThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;

fools despise wisdom and instruction.


Proverbs 9:10

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

and qthe knowledge of the Holy One is insight.


Ecclesiastes 11:9

qRejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. rWalk in the ways of your heart and sthe sight of your eyes. But know that for all these things tGod will bring you into judgment.


Ecclesiastes 12:1

Remember Your Creator in Your Youth

Remember also your Creator in vthe days of your youth, before wthe evil days come and the years draw near of which xyou will say, I have no pleasure in them;


Ecclesiastes 12:13–14

13 The end of the matter; all has been heard. wFear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.1 14 For xGod will bring every deed into judgment, with2 every secret thing, whether good or evil.