Proverbs 23:17
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Proverbs 28:14
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14 Happy is the man who is always reverent,
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
1 Peter 1:17
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17 And if you call on the Father, who (A)without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your [a]stay here in fear;
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- 1 Peter 1:17 sojourning, dwelling as resident aliens
2 Corinthians 7:1
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The Corinthians’ Repentance
7 Therefore,(A) having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
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Proverbs 15:16
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16 (A)Better is a little with the fear of the Lord,
Than great treasure with trouble.
Psalm 37:1-3
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The Heritage of the Righteous and the Calamity of the Wicked
A Psalm of David.
37 Do(A) not fret because of evildoers,
Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.
2 For they shall soon be cut down (B)like the grass,
And wither as the green herb.
3 Trust in the Lord, and do good;
Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.
Ecclesiastes 5:7
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7 For in the multitude of dreams and many words there is also vanity. But (A)fear God.
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Proverbs 3:31
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31 (A)Do not envy the oppressor,
And choose none of his ways;
Psalm 111:10-112:1
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10 (A)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 Blessed State of the Righteous
112 Praise[a] the Lord!
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
Who (B)delights greatly in His commandments.
Footnotes
- Psalm 112:1 Heb. Hallelujah
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
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13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:
(A)Fear God and keep His commandments,
For this is man’s all.
14 For (B)God will bring every work into judgment,
Including every secret thing,
Whether good or evil.
Proverbs 24:1
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Do Not Envy Evil Men
24 Do not be (A)envious of evil men,
Nor desire to be with them;
Psalm 73:3-7
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4 For there are no [a]pangs in their death,
But their strength is firm.
5 (C)They are not in trouble as other men,
Nor are they plagued like other men.
6 Therefore pride serves as their necklace;
Violence covers them (D)like a garment.
7 (E)Their [b]eyes bulge with abundance;
They have more than heart could wish.
Footnotes
- Psalm 73:4 pains
- Psalm 73:7 Tg. face bulges; LXX, Syr., Vg. iniquity bulges
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