Fear and/or Knowledge
Proverbs 9:10 NIV84 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
So what kind of fear is being talked about here in proverbs? Is it I am so afraid I am going to run away, or I am fearful I am not good enough to stand in front of the Lord.
I would contend it is the latter, when we realize we can not stand in the presence of the Lord on our own we have come to a point where we understand this verse. We fall on our knees and cry out "Lord help me" we understand the beginning of wisdom comes only from the true God who created everything.
