Proverbs 1:29
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 1:29 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 1:29 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 1:29 — KJV
“For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:”
— Proverbs 1:29 (KJV)
Proverbs 1:29 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 1:29
“And thou shalt eat before the LORD thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the LORD thy God always.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:29: choose, fear, lord
“What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:29: choose, fear, lord
“And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:29: knowledge, fear, lord
“And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure. salvation: Heb. salvations”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:29: knowledge, fear, lord
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. the beginning: or, the principal part”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:29: knowledge, fear, lord
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