In Proverbs it notes that fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom. Here it is said that it is the foundation for wisdom. It is linked in two ways. First, it is said that all who delight in God should ponder his ways. In our modern culture, we tend to have no respect for anything. The western mindset has led us to believing that every bit of magic is simply a science waiting to be discovered. This has led us to take sacred things forgranted and shun holy things as lies. Yet, the divine is a real thing and he is also an other thing. He can only be appreciated by the recognition of this fact. And due to our being his image bearers, not doing so is detrimental to us as well. This leads to the second part of a right fear of God, which is obedience. We must act out of reverence if we are to navigate his world. Like the ocean has its rules, man is foolish to sail without following them. Necessarily, a wise man fears and obeys God. Necessarily, a wise man ponders and thinks on who God is and what it means to be in his world. These two things together create a life well lived, even in a post sin society and culture. We ought to rediscover awe for our creator and discipline for his ways in our culture.