Proverbs 1:7
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
KJV
Read in Proverbs 1Meaning
The chapter anchors wisdom in reverent orientation toward God and contrasts teachability with contempt for correction.
Read carefully
The verse concerns reverence toward God and receptivity to wisdom, not human intimidation.
Reflection
Respond with humility and discernment rather than reflexive contempt.