Proverbs 1:7
Evangelical Heritage Version
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 1:7
Lexham English Bible
7 Fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge;
wisdom and instruction, fools despise.
Proverbs 2:1-5
Evangelical Heritage Version
Second Address to a Son: Wisdom Provides Protection
2 My son, if you accept my words,
if you store up my commands within you,
2 by paying attention[a] to wisdom with your ear,
by reaching out for understanding with your heart,
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,
Footnotes
- Proverbs 2:2 Or so you can pay attention
Proverbs 2:1-5
Lexham English Bible
The Benefits of Wisdom
2 My child, if you will receive[a] my sayings,
and hide my commands with you,
2 in order to incline your ear toward wisdom,
then you shall apply your heart to understanding.
3 For if you cry out for understanding,[b]
if you lift[c] your voice for insight,
4 if you seek her like silver
and search her out like treasure,[d]
5 then you will understand the fear of Yahweh,
and the knowledge of God you will find.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 2:1 Or “take, seize”
- Proverbs 2:3 Or “call to understanding”
- Proverbs 2:3 Or “carry, give”
- Proverbs 2:4 Literally “like the treasures”
Proverbs 3:7-8
Evangelical Heritage Version
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 3:7-8
Lexham English Bible
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear Yahweh and retreat from evil.
8 There shall be healing for your flesh,[a]
and refreshment for your body.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:8 Literally “navel”
Proverbs 8:13
Evangelical Heritage Version
13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.
I hate haughtiness, arrogance, an evil way, and a perverse mouth.
Proverbs 8:13
Lexham English Bible
13 The fear of Yahweh is hatred of evil,
pride, and arrogance and an evil way.
And I hate a mouth of perversity.
Proverbs 9:10
Evangelical Heritage Version
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 9:10
Lexham English Bible
Foolishness’ Banquet
10 The start of wisdom is fear of Yahweh,
and knowledge of the Holy One,[a] insight.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 9:10 Or “holy ones”
Proverbs 10:27
Evangelical Heritage Version
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 10:27
Lexham English Bible
27 The fear of Yahweh adds life,
but the years of the wicked are shortened.
Proverbs 14:2
Evangelical Heritage Version
2 Whoever walks in the right way fears the Lord,
but a person who is devious in his ways despises him.
Proverbs 14:2
Lexham English Bible
2 He who walks in uprightness fears Yahweh,
but he who is devious in his ways displeases him.
Proverbs 14:26-27
Evangelical Heritage Version
26 In the fear of the Lord a person gains strong confidence,
and his children will have a refuge.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life.
It turns a person away from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:26-27
Lexham English Bible
26 In the fear of Yahweh, there is confidence of strength,
and for his children, there will be refuge.
27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life,
in order to turn from the snares of death.
Proverbs 15:16
Evangelical Heritage Version
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.
Proverbs 15:16
Lexham English Bible
16 Better is little with the fear of Yahweh
than great treasure and trouble with it.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:16 Or “him”
Proverbs 15:33
Evangelical Heritage Version
33 The fear of the Lord gives discipline and wisdom,
and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 15:33
Lexham English Bible
33 Fear of Yahweh is the instruction of the wise,
and before honor comes humility.
Proverbs 16:6
Evangelical Heritage Version
6 Through mercy and truth, guilt is atoned for,
and through the fear of the Lord, one turns away from evil.
Proverbs 16:6
Lexham English Bible
6 By loyalty and faithfulness, iniquity will be covered over,[a]
and by fear of Yahweh one turns[b] from evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:6 Or “atoned for”
- Proverbs 16:6 Literally “turning”
Proverbs 19:23
Evangelical Heritage Version
23 The fear of the Lord leads to life.
One who has it rests content.
He will not be disturbed by trouble.
Proverbs 19:23
Lexham English Bible
23 Fear of Yahweh leads to life;
he who is filled with it will rest—he will not suffer harm.
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