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Proverbs 1:7
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7 (A)The fear of [a]Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge;
[b]Ignorant fools despise wisdom and discipline.

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  1. Proverbs 1:7 The personal covenant name of God, a form of I AM WHO I AM, cf. Ex 3:14-15
  2. Proverbs 1:7 One who lacks wisdom due to negligence or carelessness; so in Prov
Listen to Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 2:1-5, Proverbs 3:7-8, Proverbs 8:13, Proverbs 9:10, Proverbs 10:27, Proverbs 14:2, Proverbs 14:26-27, Proverbs 15:16, Proverbs 15:33, Proverbs 16:6, Proverbs 19:23, Proverbs 22:4
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Proverbs 1:7
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7 The fear of the Lord(A) is the beginning of knowledge,
    but fools[a] despise wisdom(B) and instruction.(C)

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  1. Proverbs 1:7 The Hebrew words rendered fool in Proverbs, and often elsewhere in the Old Testament, denote a person who is morally deficient.
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Proverbs 2:1-5
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Yahweh Gives Wisdom

2 My son, if you will (A)receive my words
And (B)treasure my commandments within you,
2 (C)To make your ear pay attention to wisdom,
Incline your heart to discernment;
3 For if you call out for understanding,
Give your voice for discernment;
4 If you seek her as (D)silver
And search for her as for (E)hidden treasures;
5 Then you will understand the (F)fear of Yahweh
And find the knowledge of God.

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Proverbs 2:1-5
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Moral Benefits of Wisdom

2 My son,(A) if you accept my words
    and store up my commands within you,
2 turning your ear to wisdom
    and applying your heart to understanding(B)—
3 indeed, if you call out for insight(C)
    and cry aloud for understanding,
4 and if you look for it as for silver
    and search for it as for hidden treasure,(D)
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord
    and find the knowledge of God.(E)

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Proverbs 3:7-8
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7 (A)Do not be wise in your own eyes;
(B)Fear Yahweh and turn away from evil.
8 It will be (C)healing to your [a]body
And (D)refreshment to your bones.

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  1. Proverbs 3:8 Lit navel
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Proverbs 3:7-8
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7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;(A)
    fear the Lord(B) and shun evil.(C)
8 This will bring health to your body(D)
    and nourishment to your bones.(E)

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Proverbs 8:13
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13 The (A)fear of Yahweh is to hate evil;
(B)Pride and arrogance and (C)the evil way
And the mouth of [a](D)perverted words, I hate.

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  1. Proverbs 8:13 Lit perversities
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Proverbs 8:13
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13 To fear the Lord(A) is to hate evil;(B)
    I hate(C) pride and arrogance,
    evil behavior and perverse speech.

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Proverbs 9:10
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10 The (A)fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

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Proverbs 9:10
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10 The fear of the Lord(A) is the beginning of wisdom,
    and knowledge of the Holy One(B) is understanding.(C)

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Proverbs 10:27
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27 The (A)fear of Yahweh prolongs [a]life,
But the (B)years of the wicked will be shortened.

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  1. Proverbs 10:27 Lit days
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Proverbs 10:27
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27 The fear of the Lord adds length to life,(A)
    but the years of the wicked are cut short.(B)

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Proverbs 14:2
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2 He who (A)walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh,
But he who is (B)devious in his ways despises Him.

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Proverbs 14:2
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2 Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
    but those who despise him are devious in their ways.

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Proverbs 14:26-27
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26 In the [a](A)fear of Yahweh there is strong security,
And [b]his children will have refuge.
27 The [c]fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life,
To turn aside from the snares of death.

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  1. Proverbs 14:26 Or reverence
  2. Proverbs 14:26 Or His
  3. Proverbs 14:27 Or reverence
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Proverbs 14:26-27
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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,(C)
    turning a person from the snares of death.(D)

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Proverbs 15:16
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16 (A)Better is a little with the [a]fear of Yahweh
Than great treasure and turmoil with it.

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  1. Proverbs 15:16 Or reverence
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Proverbs 15:16
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16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
    than great wealth with turmoil.(A)

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Proverbs 15:33
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33 The [a]fear of Yahweh is the discipline [b]leading to wisdom,
And before glory comes humility.

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  1. Proverbs 15:33 Or reverence
  2. Proverbs 15:33 Lit of
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Proverbs 15:33
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33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,(A)
    and humility comes before honor.(B)

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Proverbs 16:6
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6 By (A)lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for,
And by the [a](B)fear of Yahweh one turns away from evil.

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  1. Proverbs 16:6 Or reverence
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Proverbs 16:6
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6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;
    through the fear of the Lord(A) evil is avoided.(B)

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Proverbs 19:23
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23 The [a](A)fear of Yahweh leads to life,
So that one may sleep (B)satisfied, not (C)visited by evil.

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  1. Proverbs 19:23 Or reverence
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Proverbs 19:23
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23 The fear of the Lord leads to life;
    then one rests content, untouched by trouble.(A)

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Proverbs 22:4
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4 The reward of humility—the [a]fear of Yahweh—
Is riches, glory, and life.

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  1. Proverbs 22:4 Or reverence
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Proverbs 22:4
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4 Humility is the fear of the Lord;
    its wages are riches and honor(A) and life.(B)

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