Proverbs 1:7
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7 If you really want to gain knowledge, you must begin by having respect for the Lord.
But foolish people hate wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:29
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29 You hated knowledge.
You didn’t choose to have respect for the Lord.
Proverbs 2:3-5
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3 Call out for the ability to be wise.
Cry out for understanding.
4 Look for it as you would look for silver.
Search for it as you would search for hidden treasure.
5 Then you will understand how to have respect for the Lord.
You will find out how to know God.
Proverbs 3:7-8
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7 Don’t be wise in your own eyes.
Have respect for the Lord and avoid evil.
8 That will bring health to your body.
It will make your bones strong.
Proverbs 8:13
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13 To have respect for the Lord is to hate evil.
I hate pride and bragging.
I hate evil ways and twisted words.
Proverbs 9:10
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10 If you want to become wise, you must begin by respecting the Lord.
To know the Holy One is to gain understanding.
Proverbs 10:27
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27 Having respect for the Lord leads to a longer life.
But the years of evil people are cut short.
Proverbs 14:2
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2 Whoever has respect for the Lord lives a good life.
But those who hate him walk down an evil path.
Proverbs 15:16
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16 It is better to have respect for the Lord and have little
than to be rich and have trouble.
Proverbs 15:33
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33 Wisdom teaches you to have respect for the Lord.
So don’t be proud if you want to be honored.
Proverbs 16:6
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6 Through love and truth sin is paid for.
People avoid evil when they have respect for the Lord.
Proverbs 19:23
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23 Having respect for the Lord leads to life.
Then you will be content and free from trouble.
Proverbs 22:4
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4 Being humble comes from having respect for the Lord.
This will bring you wealth and honor and life.
Proverbs 23:17-19
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Saying 15
17 Do not long for what sinners have.
But always show great respect for the Lord.
18 There really is hope for you in days to come.
So your hope will not be cut off.
Saying 16
19 My son, listen and be wise.
Set your heart on the right path.
Proverbs 24:21
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Saying 30
21 My son, have respect for the Lord and the king.
Don’t join with officials who disobey them.
Proverbs 28:5
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5 Sinful people don’t understand what is right.
But those who worship the Lord understand it completely.
Proverbs 28:14
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14 Blessed is the one who always trembles in front of God.
But anyone who makes their heart stubborn will get into trouble.
Proverbs 29:25-26
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25 If you are afraid of people, it will trap you.
But if you trust in the Lord, he will keep you safe.
26 Many people want to meet a ruler.
But only the Lord sees that people are treated fairly.
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