Proverbs 1:7
American Standard Version
7 The fear of Jehovah is the [a]beginning of knowledge;
But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:7 Or, chief part
Proverbs 1:29
American Standard Version
29 For that they hated knowledge,
And did not choose the fear of Jehovah,
Proverbs 2:3-5
American Standard Version
3 Yea, if thou cry after discernment,
And lift up thy voice for understanding;
4 If thou seek her as silver,
And search for her as for hid treasures:
5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah,
And find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 3:7-8
American Standard Version
7 Be not wise in thine own eyes;
Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:
8 It will be health to thy navel,
And [a]marrow to thy bones.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:8 Or, refreshing. Hebrew moistening.
Proverbs 8:13
American Standard Version
13 The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil:
Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way,
And the perverse mouth, do I hate.
Proverbs 9:10
American Standard Version
10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom;
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 10:27
American Standard Version
27 The fear of Jehovah [a]prolongeth days;
But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:27 Hebrew addeth.
Proverbs 14:2
American Standard Version
2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah;
But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
Proverbs 15:16
American Standard Version
16 Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah,
Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Proverbs 15:33
American Standard Version
33 The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom;
And before honor goeth humility.
Proverbs 16:6
American Standard Version
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for;
And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
Proverbs 19:23
American Standard Version
23 The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life;
And he that hath it shall abide satisfied;
He shall not be visited with evil.
Proverbs 22:4
American Standard Version
4 The reward of humility and the fear of Jehovah
Is riches, and honor, and life.
Proverbs 23:17-19
American Standard Version
17 Let not thy heart envy sinners;
But be thou in the fear of Jehovah all the day long:
18 For surely there is a [a]reward;
And thy hope shall not be cut off.
19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise,
And guide thy heart in the way.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:18 Or, sequel. Or, future. Hebrew latter end.
Proverbs 24:21
American Standard Version
21 My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king;
And company not with them that are given to change:
Proverbs 28:5
American Standard Version
5 Evil men understand not justice;
But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.
Proverbs 28:14
American Standard Version
14 Happy is the man that feareth alway;
But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into [a]mischief.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:14 Or, calamity
Proverbs 29:25-26
American Standard Version
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare;
But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah [a]shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor;
But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:25 Hebrew shall be set on high.
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