Proverbs 1:7
New King James Version
7 (A)The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7
Lexham English Bible
7 Fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge;
wisdom and instruction, fools despise.
Proverbs 1:29
New King James Version
Proverbs 1:29
Lexham English Bible
29 Since they hated knowledge,
and did not choose the fear of Yahweh,
Proverbs 2:3-5
New King James Version
3 Yes, if you cry out for discernment,
And lift up your voice for understanding,
4 (A)If you seek her as silver,
And search for her as for hidden treasures;
5 (B)Then you will understand the fear of the Lord,
And find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 2:3-5
Lexham English Bible
3 For if you cry out for understanding,[a]
if you lift[b] your voice for insight,
4 if you seek her like silver
and search her out like treasure,[c]
5 then you will understand the fear of Yahweh,
and the knowledge of God you will find.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 2:3 Or “call to understanding”
- Proverbs 2:3 Or “carry, give”
- Proverbs 2:4 Literally “like the treasures”
Proverbs 3:7-8
New King James Version
7 Do not be wise in your own (A)eyes;
Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
8 It will be health to your [a]flesh,
And (B)strength[b] to your bones.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 3:8 Body, lit. navel
- Proverbs 3:8 Lit. drink
Proverbs 3:7-8
Lexham English Bible
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear Yahweh and retreat from evil.
8 There shall be healing for your flesh,[a]
and refreshment for your body.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 3:8 Literally “navel”
Proverbs 8:13
New King James Version
13 (A)The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
(B)Pride and arrogance and the evil way
And (C)the perverse mouth I hate.
Proverbs 8:13
Lexham English Bible
13 The fear of Yahweh is hatred of evil,
pride, and arrogance and an evil way.
And I hate a mouth of perversity.
Proverbs 9:10
New King James Version
10 “The(A) fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 9:10
Lexham English Bible
Foolishness’ Banquet
10 The start of wisdom is fear of Yahweh,
and knowledge of the Holy One,[a] insight.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 9:10 Or “holy ones”
Proverbs 10:27
New King James Version
Proverbs 10:27
Lexham English Bible
27 The fear of Yahweh adds life,
but the years of the wicked are shortened.
Proverbs 14:2
New King James Version
2 He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,
(A)But he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.
Proverbs 14:2
Lexham English Bible
2 He who walks in uprightness fears Yahweh,
but he who is devious in his ways displeases him.
Proverbs 15:16
New King James Version
16 (A)Better is a little with the fear of the Lord,
Than great treasure with trouble.
Proverbs 15:16
Lexham English Bible
16 Better is little with the fear of Yahweh
than great treasure and trouble with it.[a]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 15:16 Or “him”
Proverbs 15:33
New King James Version
Proverbs 15:33
Lexham English Bible
33 Fear of Yahweh is the instruction of the wise,
and before honor comes humility.
Proverbs 16:6
New King James Version
6 (A)In mercy and truth
Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And (B)by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.
Proverbs 16:6
Lexham English Bible
6 By loyalty and faithfulness, iniquity will be covered over,[a]
and by fear of Yahweh one turns[b] from evil.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:6 Or “atoned for”
- Proverbs 16:6 Literally “turning”
Proverbs 19:23
New King James Version
23 (A)The fear of the Lord leads to life,
And he who has it will abide in satisfaction;
He will not be visited with evil.
Proverbs 19:23
Lexham English Bible
23 Fear of Yahweh leads to life;
he who is filled with it will rest—he will not suffer harm.
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