¹¹ Come, my children, listen^(A) to me;
    I will teach you^(B) the fear of the Lord.^(C)

¹⁰ The fear of the Lord^(A) is the beginning of wisdom;^(B)
    all who follow his precepts have good understanding.^(C)
    To him belongs eternal praise.^(D)

⁷ The fear of the Lord^(A) is the beginning of knowledge,
    but fools^[a] despise wisdom^(B) and instruction.^(C)

¹⁰ The fear of the Lord^(A) is the beginning of wisdom,
    and knowledge of the Holy One^(B) is understanding.^(C)

²⁶ Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,^(A)
    and for their children it will be a refuge.^(B)

²⁷ The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,^(C)
    turning a person from the snares of death.^(D)

³³ Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,^(A)
    and humility comes before honor.^(B)

⁶ Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;
    through the fear of the Lord^(A) evil is avoided.^(B)

²³ The fear of the Lord leads to life;
    then one rests content, untouched by trouble.^(A)