Proverbs 1:7
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7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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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3 yes, if you cry out for knowledge,
and lift up your voice for understanding,
4 if you seek her as silver,
and search for her as for hidden treasures,
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord,
and 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 depart from evil.
8 It will be health to your body,
and strength to your bones.
Proverbs 8:13
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13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
pride and arrogance
and the evil way and the perverse mouth I hate.
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 understanding.
Proverbs 10:27
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27 The fear of the Lord prolongs days,
but the years of the wicked will be shortened.
Proverbs 14:2
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2 He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,
but he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.
Proverbs 15:16
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16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with trouble.
Proverbs 15:33
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33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom,
and before honor is humility.
Proverbs 16:6
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6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged;
and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
Proverbs 19:23
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23 The fear of the Lord tends to life,
and he who has it will abide satisfied; he will not be visited with evil.
Proverbs 22:4
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4 By humility and the fear of the Lord
are riches, and honor, and life.
Proverbs 23:17-19
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Saying Fifteen
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners,
but continue in the fear of the Lord all day long;
18 for surely there is an end,
and your expectation will not be cut off.
Saying Sixteen
19 Hear, my son, and be wise;
and guide your heart in the way.
Proverbs 24:21
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Saying Thirty
21 My son, fear the Lord and the king;
and do not meddle with those who are given to change;
Proverbs 28:5
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5 Evil men do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand all things.
Proverbs 28:14
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14 Happy is the man who always fears,
but he who hardens his heart will fall into mischief.
Proverbs 29:25-26
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25 The fear of man brings a snare,
but whoever puts his trust in the Lord will be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but every man’s judgment comes from the Lord.
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