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Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge,
    but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

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29 For they hated knowledge
    and chose not to fear the Lord.

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Cry out for insight,
    and ask for understanding.
Search for them as you would for silver;
    seek them like hidden treasures.
Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord,
    and you will gain knowledge of God.

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Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.
    Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
Then you will have healing for your body
    and strength for your bones.

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13 All who fear the Lord will hate evil.
    Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance,
    corruption and perverse speech.

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10 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.
    Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.

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27 Fear of the Lord lengthens one’s life,
    but the years of the wicked are cut short.

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Those who follow the right path fear the Lord;
    those who take the wrong path despise him.

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16 Better to have little, with fear for the Lord,
    than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.

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33 Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom;
    humility precedes honor.

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Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin.
    By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.

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23 Fear of the Lord leads to life,
    bringing security and protection from harm.

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