Proverbs 1:7
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7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction.(A)
Proverbs 1:7
Evangelical Heritage Version
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of[a] knowledge,
but stubborn fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:7 Or prerequisite for or most important part of
Proverbs 1:29
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29 Because they hated knowledge
and did not choose the fear of the Lord,
Proverbs 1:29
Evangelical Heritage Version
29 because they hated knowledge,
and they did not choose the fear of the Lord.
Proverbs 2:3-5
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3 if you indeed cry out for insight
and raise your voice for understanding,
4 if you seek it like silver
and search for it as for hidden treasures—(A)
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord
and find the knowledge of God.(B)
Proverbs 2:3-5
Evangelical Heritage Version
3 if indeed you call out for intelligence,
if you raise your voice for understanding,
4 if you search for it like silver,
if you hunt for it like hidden treasure,
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord,
then you will find the knowledge of God,
Proverbs 3:7-8
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7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and turn away from evil.(A)
8 It will be a healing for your flesh
and a refreshment for your body.(B)
Proverbs 3:7-8
Evangelical Heritage Version
7 Do not consider yourself wise.
Fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
8 Then your body[a] will be healed,
and your bones will be refreshed.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:8 Literally navel
Proverbs 8:13
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13 The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil.
Pride and arrogance and the way of evil
and perverted speech I hate.(A)
Proverbs 8:13
Evangelical Heritage Version
13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.
I hate haughtiness, arrogance, an evil way, and a perverse mouth.
Proverbs 9:10
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10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.(A)
Proverbs 9:10
Evangelical Heritage Version
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning[a] of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding,
Footnotes
- Proverbs 9:10 Or prerequisite or most important part
Proverbs 10:27
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27 The fear of the Lord prolongs life,
but the years of the wicked will be short.(A)
Proverbs 10:27
Evangelical Heritage Version
27 The fear of the Lord will add days to a person’s life,
but the years of wicked people will be cut short.
Proverbs 14:2
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2 Those who walk uprightly fear the Lord,
but one who is devious in conduct despises him.(A)
Proverbs 14:2
Evangelical Heritage Version
2 Whoever walks in the right way fears the Lord,
but a person who is devious in his ways despises him.
Proverbs 15:16
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16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure and trouble with it.(A)
Proverbs 15:16
Evangelical Heritage Version
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.
Proverbs 15:33
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33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
and humility goes before honor.(A)
Proverbs 15:33
Evangelical Heritage Version
33 The fear of the Lord gives discipline and wisdom,
and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 16:6
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6 By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,
and by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.(A)
Proverbs 16:6
Evangelical Heritage Version
6 Through mercy and truth, guilt is atoned for,
and through the fear of the Lord, one turns away from evil.
Proverbs 19:23
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23 The fear of the Lord is life indeed;
filled with it one rests secure
and suffers no harm.(A)
Proverbs 19:23
Evangelical Heritage Version
23 The fear of the Lord leads to life.
One who has it rests content.
He will not be disturbed by trouble.
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