Updated July 25, 2026
What this verse means
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. — Proverbs 1:7
Knowing a lot isn't everything. One humble, looking-up heart is the start. Even if you don't know it all today, that heart is enough.
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