What is the difference between 'the fear of the LORD' as a starting point and practical everyday wisdom in Proverbs?

• A. The fear of the LORD is the basis of moral discernment; practical wisdom applies to daily life when reverence translates into righteous choices.
• B. They are identical; both terms describe the same concept.
• C. The fear of the LORD only concerns theology, while practical wisdom has no ethical content.
• D. Practical wisdom leads to the fear of the LORD, but the fear of the LORD has no practical application.

Answer: (A)