The Beginning of Wisdom

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For by Me your days will be multiplied and years of life will be added to you. If you are wise, you are wise for yourself, and if you scoff, you will bear it alone." (1)

"Do not envy the oppressor and choose none of his ways; for the perverse person is an abomination to the Lord, but His secret counsel is with the upright. The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the just. Surely He scorns the scornful, but gives grace to the humble. The wise shall inherit glory, but shame shall be the legacy of fools." (2)

"For I want you to know… the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." (3)

"For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, 'He catches the wise in their own craftiness.' " (4)

1. Proverbs 9:10-12.
2. Proverbs 3:31-35.
3. Colossians 2:1-3.
4. 1 Corinthians 3:19.