"WISDOM"

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction."   (Prov. 1:7) "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." (Prov. 9:10) "The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom ... " (Prov. 15:33) "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do His Commandments." (Ps. 111:10) "And to man He said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding." (Job 28:28) "The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His Commandments, because this applies to every person." (Eccl. 12:13)                   "Chokmah" - "wisdom", Heb.; Strong's #2451          "Sophia" - "wisdom", Gr.; Strong's #4678 ("Sophia" is sometimes named in extra-biblical sources as a "bride" or rival to God.)              "WISE CHILD" "Better a wise child, than a foolish king." (Eccl. 4:13) "A little Child shall lead them." (Is. 11:6) "Great age does not give wisdom or ... sound judgement." (Job 32:9) Elihu to Job: (32:8) "The Spirit of God gives discernment." " ... Do not provoke your children to anger, ..." (Eph. 6:4)