Proverbs 1:7
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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 they did not choose the fear of the Lord.
Proverbs 2:3-5
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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 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 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[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 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 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 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 gives discipline and wisdom,
and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 16:6
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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 leads to life.
One who has it rests content.
He will not be disturbed by trouble.
Proverbs 22:4
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4 The outcome of humility and of the fear of the Lord
is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 23:17-19
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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.
Proverbs 24:21
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21 Fear the Lord, my son, and also the king.
Do not associate with those who are rebellious,
Proverbs 28:5
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5 Evil men do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand everything.
Proverbs 28:14
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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.
Proverbs 29:25-26
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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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