Proverbs 22:4

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⁴The reward of humility and ^[a]the fear of the Lord
Are riches, honor, and life.

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Proverbs 23:17-19

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¹⁷^(A)Do not let your heart envy sinners,
But live in ^[a]the ^(B)fear of the Lord ^[b]always.
¹⁸Certainly there is a ^[c]^(C)future,
And your ^(D)hope will not be cut off.
¹⁹Listen, my son, and ^(E)be wise,
And ^(F)direct your heart in the way.

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Proverbs 24:21

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²¹My son, ^[a]^(A)fear the Lord and the king;
Do not get involved with those ^[b]of high rank,

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Proverbs 28:5

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⁵Evil people ^(A)do not understand justice,
But those who seek the Lord ^(B)understand everything.

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Proverbs 28:14

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¹⁴How blessed is the person who ^(A)fears always,
But one who ^(B)hardens his heart will fall into disaster.

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Proverbs 29:25-26

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²⁵The ^(A)fear of man ^[a]brings a snare,
But one who ^(B)trusts in the Lord will be protected.
²⁶^(C)Many seek the ruler’s ^[b]favor,
But ^(D)justice for mankind comes from the Lord.