# See, the fear of the Lord—that is wisdom

The abstract noun "fear" can be expressed with the verbs "fear" or "respect." The abstract noun "wisdom" can be expressed with the word "wise." AT: "Listen, if you fear the Lord, you will be wise" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])

# to depart from evil is understanding

Here "depart from evil" means refusing to do evil things. The abstract noun "understanding" can be expressed with the verb "understand." AT: "if you refuse to do evil, then you will understand many things" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])