Proverbs 19:23
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23 The fear of the Lord is life indeed;
filled with it one rests secure
and suffers no harm.(A)
Matthew 5:6
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6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.(A)
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Isaiah 58:10-11
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10 if you offer your food to the hungry
and satisfy the needs of the afflicted,
then your light shall rise in the darkness
and your gloom be like the noonday.(A)
11 The Lord will guide you continually
and satisfy your needs in parched places
and make your bones strong,
and you shall be like a watered garden,
like a spring of water
whose waters never fail.(B)
Proverbs 14:26-27
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26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence,
and one’s children will have a refuge.(A)
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
so that one may avoid the snares of death.(B)
Proverbs 12:21
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21 No harm happens to the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.(A)
Hebrews 13:5-6
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5 Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for he himself has said, “I will never leave you or forsake you.”(A) 6 So we can say with confidence,
“The Lord is my helper;
I will not be afraid.
What can anyone do to me?”
Philippians 4:11-12
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11 Not that I am referring to being in need, for I have learned to be content with whatever I have.(A) 12 I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need.(B)
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Psalm 90:14
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14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love,
so that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.(A)
1 Timothy 4:8
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8 for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.(A)
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Proverbs 10:27
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27 The fear of the Lord prolongs life,
but the years of the wicked will be short.(A)
Psalm 103:17
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17 But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting
on those who fear him,
and his righteousness to children’s children,
Psalm 33:18-19
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18 Truly the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him,
on those who hope in his steadfast love,(A)
19 to deliver their soul from death
and to keep them alive in famine.(B)
1 Timothy 6:6-9
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6 Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment,(A) 7 for we brought nothing into the world, so that[a] we can take nothing out of it, 8 but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. 9 But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.(B)
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- 6.7 Other ancient authorities read world; it is certain that
Psalm 85:9
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9 Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him,
that his glory may dwell in our land.(A)
Romans 8:28
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28 We know that all things work together[a] for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.(A)
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- 8.28 Other ancient authorities read God makes all things work together or in all things God works
Malachi 4:2
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2 But for you who revere my name the sun of righteousness shall rise, with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.(A)
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Malachi 3:16-17
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The Reward of the Faithful
16 Then those who revered the Lord spoke with one another. The Lord took note and listened, and a book of remembrance was written before him of those who revered the Lord and thought on his name.(A) 17 They shall be mine, says the Lord of hosts, my special possession on the day when I act, and I will spare them as parents spare their children who serve them.(B)
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Psalm 34:9-11
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9 O fear the Lord, you his holy ones,
for those who fear him have no want.(A)
10 The young lions suffer want and hunger,
but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.(B)
11 Come, O children, listen to me;
I will teach you the fear of the Lord.(C)
Psalm 145:18-20
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18 The Lord is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.(A)
19 He fulfills the desire of all who fear him;
he also hears their cry and saves them.(B)
20 The Lord watches over all who love him,
but all the wicked he will destroy.(C)
Psalm 91:16
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16 With long life I will satisfy them
and show them my salvation.(A)
Psalm 25:13
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13 They will abide in prosperity,
and their children shall possess the land.(A)
2 Timothy 4:18
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18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and save me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.(A)
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Psalm 19:9
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9 the fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are true
and righteous altogether.(A)
Acts 9:31
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31 Meanwhile the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and was built up. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.(A)
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