Today's Verse: Proverbs 9:10 (KJV)

Friday, September 10, 2004

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
— Proverbs 9:10 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

There are many fields of academic pursuit that are noble and beneficial, but true wisdom and the highest understanding can be found in only one place — a reverential knowledge of God!

My Prayer...

Lord God, Holy Savior of Israel and my Abba Father, thank you for the grace of prayer. Thank you for your steadfastness and faithfulness. Thank you for your mercy and justice. I place my life and my future in your hands to be used for your glory. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

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Illustration of Proverbs 9:10 (KJV) — The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

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