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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of[a] knowledge,
but stubborn fools despise wisdom and discipline.

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  1. Proverbs 1:7 Or prerequisite for or most important part of

29 because they hated knowledge,
and they did not choose the fear of the Lord.

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if indeed you call out for intelligence,
if you raise your voice for understanding,
if you search for it like silver,
if you hunt for it like hidden treasure,
then you will understand the fear of the Lord,
then you will find the knowledge of God,

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Do not consider yourself wise.
Fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
Then your body[a] will be healed,
and your bones will be refreshed.

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  1. Proverbs 3:8 Literally navel

13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.
I hate haughtiness, arrogance, an evil way, and a perverse mouth.

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10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning[a] of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding,

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  1. Proverbs 9:10 Or prerequisite or most important part

27 The fear of the Lord will add days to a person’s life,
but the years of wicked people will be cut short.

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Whoever walks in the right way fears the Lord,
but a person who is devious in his ways despises him.

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16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
    than great wealth with turmoil.

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33 The fear of the Lord gives discipline and wisdom,
and humility comes before honor.

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Through mercy and truth, guilt is atoned for,
and through the fear of the Lord, one turns away from evil.

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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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The outcome of humility and of the fear of the Lord
    is wealth, honor, and life.

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17 Do not allow your heart to envy sinners.
Instead, always fear the Lord.
18 Indeed, there is a future,
and your hope will never be cut off.

19 Listen, my son, and be wise,
and keep your heart on the straight way.

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21 Fear the Lord, my son, and also the king.
Do not associate with those who are rebellious,

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Evil men do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand everything.

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14 Blessed is the person who always is afraid of sin,
but one who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

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25 Being afraid of a man sets a trap,
but a person who trusts in the Lord will be secure.
26 Many people seek a ruler’s favor,
but a person gets justice from the Lord.

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