Proverbs 1:7
KJVThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
WEBThe fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Bible Verses About Knowledge
12 Bible verses about knowledge, quoted word for word from the King James Version (KJV) and the World English Bible (WEB). Both translations are in the public domain. Tap a chapter link to read each verse in its full context.
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Proverbs 18:15
KJVThe heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
WEBThe heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 2:6
KJVFor the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
WEBFor Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 12:1
KJVWhoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
WEBWhoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
Proverbs 9:10
KJVThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
WEBThe fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Psalm 119:66
KJVTeach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.
WEBTeach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.
2 Peter 3:18
KJVBut grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
WEBBut grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
Hosea 4:6
KJVMy people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.
WEBMy people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you, that you may be no priest to me. Because you have forgotten your God’s law, I will also forget your children.
Psalm 19:2
KJVDay unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
WEBDay after day they pour out speech, and night after night they display knowledge.
Proverbs 24:14
KJVSo shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
WEBso you shall know wisdom to be to your soul. If you have found it, then there will be a reward: Your hope will not be cut off.
Proverbs 15:14
KJVThe heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
WEBThe heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Romans 11:33
KJVO the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
WEBOh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past tracing out!
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