Proverbs 1:7

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⁷The fear of the Lord
is the beginning of knowledge;^(A)
fools despise wisdom and discipline.^(B)

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Proverbs 3:7-8

Christian Standard Bible

⁷Don’t be wise in your own eyes;^(A)
fear the Lord and turn away from evil.^(B)
⁸This will be healing for your body^[a]^(C)
and strengthening for your bones.^(D)

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Proverbs 14:27

Christian Standard Bible

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

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Proverbs 23:17-18

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁷Don’t let your heart envy sinners;^(A)
instead, always fear the Lord.^(B)
¹⁸For then you will have a future,
and your hope will not be dashed.^(C)

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