Proverbs 1:7

“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge…” (NLT)

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge…” (NKJV)

“Knowledge begins with respect for the Lord…” (NCV)

“For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” (Colossians 1:16-17)

“Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.” (John 3:36 ESV)