The Fear Of The Lord

The Fear Of The LORD

• The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. —Proverbs 9:10

And The Knowledge Of The Holy Is Understanding

Of the holy—literally, "holies," persons or things, or both. This knowledge gives right perception.

• He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. —Proverbs 9:7-8

A blot—or, "stain on character." Both terms denote the evil done by others to one whose faithfulness secures a wise man's love.

The Wise Shall Inherit Glory

• The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. —Proverbs 3:35

Shame—or disgrace, as opposed to honor. Promotion—as honor for well-doing makes men conspicuous, so fools are signalized by disgrace.






Reference: Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary