The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom

Proverbs 1:7
New King James Version (NKJV)

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 9:10
New King James Version (NKJV)

10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.