So he took a yoke of oxen and cut them in pieces, and sent them throughout all the territory of Israel by the hands of messengers, saying, “Whoever does not go out with Saul and Samuel to battle, so it shall be done to his oxen.” And the fear of the Lord fell on the people, and they came out with one consent.

Then they defeated all the cities around Gerar, for the fear of the Lord came upon them; and they plundered all the cities, for there was exceedingly much spoil in them.

And the fear of the Lord fell on all the kingdoms of the lands that were around Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat.

Now therefore, let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take care and do it, for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, no partiality, nor taking of bribes.”

And he commanded them, saying, “Thus you shall act in the fear of the Lord, faithfully and with a loyal heart:

And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”

The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of the Lord,

Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, And find the knowledge of God.

The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverse mouth I hate.

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

The fear of the Lord prolongs days, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.

In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, And His children will have a place of refuge.

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.

Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasure with trouble.

The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.

In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.

The Fear of the Lord Leads to Life

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

The fear of the Lord leads to life, And he who has it will abide in satisfaction; He will not be visited with evil.

By humility and the fear of the Lord Are riches and honor and life.

Do not let your heart envy sinners, But be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day;

The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.