Proverbs 1:7
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 1:7
New Living Translation
7 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 2:1-5
Christian Standard Bible
Wisdom’s Worth
2 My son, if you accept my words(A)
and store up my commands within you,
2 listening closely[a] to wisdom
and directing your heart to understanding;
3 furthermore, if you call out to insight
and lift your voice to understanding,
4 if you seek it like silver
and search for it like hidden treasure,(B)
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord
and discover the knowledge of God.
Notas al pie
- 2:2 Lit you, stretching out your ear
Proverbs 2:1-5
New Living Translation
The Benefits of Wisdom
2 My child,[a] listen to what I say,
and treasure my commands.
2 Tune your ears to wisdom,
and concentrate on understanding.
3 Cry out for insight,
and ask for understanding.
4 Search for them as you would for silver;
seek them like hidden treasures.
5 Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord,
and you will gain knowledge of God.
Notas al pie
- 2:1 Hebrew My son.
Proverbs 3:7-8
New Living Translation
7 Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.
Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
8 Then you will have healing for your body
and strength for your bones.
Proverbs 8:13
Christian Standard Bible
13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil.(A)
I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct,
and perverse speech.
Proverbs 8:13
New Living Translation
13 All who fear the Lord will hate evil.
Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance,
corruption and perverse speech.
Proverbs 9:10
Christian Standard Bible
10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,(A)
and the knowledge of the Holy One(B) is understanding.
Proverbs 9:10
New Living Translation
10 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.
Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.
Proverbs 10:27
Christian Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- 10:27 Lit Lord adds to days
Proverbs 10:27
New Living Translation
27 Fear of the Lord lengthens one’s life,
but the years of the wicked are cut short.
Proverbs 14:2
Christian Standard Bible
2 Whoever lives with integrity fears the Lord,(A)
but the one who is devious in his ways despises him.(B)
Proverbs 14:2
New Living Translation
2 Those who follow the right path fear the Lord;
those who take the wrong path despise him.
Proverbs 14:26-27
Christian Standard Bible
26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence
and his children have a refuge.(A)
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
turning people away from the snares of death.(B)
Proverbs 14:26-27
New Living Translation
26 Those who fear the Lord are secure;
he will be a refuge for their children.
27 Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain;
it offers escape from the snares of death.
Proverbs 15:16
Christian Standard Bible
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.(A)
Proverbs 15:16
New Living Translation
16 Better to have little, with fear for the Lord,
than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
Proverbs 15:33
Christian Standard Bible
33 The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
and humility comes before honor.(A)
Proverbs 15:33
New Living Translation
33 Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom;
humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 16:6
Christian Standard Bible
6 Iniquity is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness,(A)
and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.(B)
Proverbs 16:6
New Living Translation
6 Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin.
By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.
Proverbs 19:23
Christian Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- 19:23 Lit will spend the night satisfied
Proverbs 19:23
New Living Translation
23 Fear of the Lord leads to life,
bringing security and protection from harm.
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