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Proverbs 1:7
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Proverbs 1:7
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- Proverbs 1:7 The Hebrew words rendered fool in Proverbs, and often elsewhere in the Old Testament, denote a person who is morally deficient.
Proverbs 1:7
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Proverbs 1:7
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The Major Theme
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and discipline.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:7 Or instruction
Proverbs 1:29
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Proverbs 1:29
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29 since they hated knowledge
and did not choose to fear the Lord.(A)
Proverbs 1:29
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Proverbs 1:29
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29 “Because they hated knowledge
and did not choose the fear of the Lord;
Proverbs 2:3-5
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Proverbs 2:3-5
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Proverbs 2:3-5
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Proverbs 2:3-5
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3 if, indeed, you call out for insight
and raise your voice for understanding,
4 if you seek it like silver
and search for it like hidden treasure,
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord
and learn to know God.
Proverbs 3:7-8
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Proverbs 3:7-8
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7 Do not be wise in your own opinion.
Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
8 This will bring healing to your body,
and refreshment to your bones.
Proverbs 8:13
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Proverbs 8:13
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Proverbs 8:13
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Proverbs 8:13
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13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.
Pride, arrogance, an evil lifestyle,
and perverted speech I despise.
Proverbs 9:10
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Proverbs 9:10
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Proverbs 9:10
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Proverbs 9:10
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10 The fear of the Lord is where wisdom begins,
and knowing holiness[a] demonstrates understanding.
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- Proverbs 9:10 Or knowing holy ones
Proverbs 10:27
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Proverbs 10:27
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Proverbs 10:27
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Proverbs 10:27
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27 Fearing the Lord prolongs life,
but the wicked will not live long.
Proverbs 14:2
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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.
Proverbs 14:2
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Proverbs 14:2
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2 Someone whose conduct is upright fears the Lord,
but whoever is devious in his ways despises him.
Proverbs 15:16
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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)
Proverbs 15:16
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Proverbs 15:16
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On Contentment and Other Good Things of Life
16 Better is a little accompanied by fear of the Lord
than abundant wealth with turmoil.
Proverbs 15:33
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Proverbs 15:33
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Proverbs 15:33
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Proverbs 15:33
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33 The fear of the Lord teaches wisdom,
and humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 16:6
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Proverbs 16:6
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Proverbs 16:6
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Proverbs 16:6
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6 Iniquity is atoned for by gracious love and truth,
and through fear of the Lord people[a] turn from evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:6 The Heb. lacks people
Proverbs 19:23
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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)
Proverbs 19:23
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Proverbs 19:23
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23 The fear of the Lord leads[a] to life;
whoever is satisfied with it will rest,
untouched by evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:23 The Heb. lacks leads
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