² Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
    but those who despise him are devious in their ways.

²⁶ Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,^(A)
    and for their children it will be a refuge.^(B)

²⁷ The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,^(A)
    turning a person from the snares of death.^(B)

¹⁶ Better a little with the fear of the Lord
    than great wealth with turmoil.^(A)

³³ Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,^(A)
    and humility comes before honor.^(B)

⁶ Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;
    through the fear of the Lord^(A) evil is avoided.^(B)

²³ The fear of the Lord leads to life;
    then one rests content, untouched by trouble.^(A)

⁴ Humility is the fear of the Lord;
    its wages are riches and honor^(A) and life.^(B)