Proverbs 1:7 (NKJV)
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,

But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 4:5 (NKJV)
5 Get wisdom! Get understanding!

Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.

Proverbs 8:13-14 (NKJV)
13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil;

Pride and arrogance and the evil way
And the perverse mouth I hate.
14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom;
I am understanding, I have strength.