According to the prologue of book of Proverbs, two classes of thinkers—the would-be wise and the fool—begin from different starting points. The former presumes the fear of the Lord as the foundation of knowledge, while the other begins from a rebellious stance. One presupposes Yahweh’s rule, but the other negates his relevance. One path leads to deeper knowledge of God, as well as to righteousness, justice, and equity. The other produces disori­entation and destruction. (Such a Mind as This, p. 151)