The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate. Proverbs 8:13.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Proverbs 9:10.
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short. Proverbs 10:27.
In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge. Proverbs 14:26.
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death. Proverbs 14:27.
Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it. Proverbs 15:16.
By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil. Proverbs 16:6.
The fear of the LORD leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm. Proverbs 19:23.
Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day. Proverbs 23:17.
And he said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'" Job 28:28
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! Psalm 111:10
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