Proverbs 1:7 in the King James Version
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Context
6 to understand a proverb and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
8 My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching;