Psalm 111:10
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10 (A)The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
His praise endures forever.
Proverbs 1:7
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7 (A)The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 9:10
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10 “The(A) fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Job 28:28
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28 And to man He said,
‘Behold, (A)the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom,
And to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”
Ecclesiastes 12:13
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13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:
(A)Fear God and keep His commandments,
For this is man’s all.
Matthew 25:23
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23 His lord said to him, (A)‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into (B)the joy of your lord.’
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Matthew 25:21
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21 His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were (A)faithful over a few things, (B)I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into (C)the joy of your lord.’
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Proverbs 3:4
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- Proverbs 3:4 Lit. good understanding
John 5:44
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44 (A)How can you believe, who receive honor from one another, and do not seek (B)the honor that comes from the only God?
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2 Corinthians 4:17
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17 For (A)our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,
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Deuteronomy 4:6
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6 Therefore be careful to observe them; for this is (A)your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who will hear all these statutes, and say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’
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Revelation 22:14
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14 (A)Blessed are those who [a]do His commandments, that they may have the right (B)to the tree of life, (C)and may enter through the gates into the city.
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- Revelation 22:14 NU wash their robes,
1 Corinthians 4:5
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5 (A)Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to (B)light the hidden things of darkness and (C)reveal the [a]counsels of the hearts. (D)Then each one’s praise will come from God.
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- 1 Corinthians 4:5 motives
Romans 2:29
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29 but he is a Jew (A)who is one inwardly; and (B)circumcision is that of the heart, (C)in the Spirit, not in the letter; (D)whose [a]praise is not from men but from God.
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- Romans 2:29 A play on words—Jew is literally praise.
Romans 2:7
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7 eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality;
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John 13:17
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17 (A)If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.
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John 12:43
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43 (A)for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
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Psalm 1:3
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3 He shall be like a tree
(A)Planted by the [a]rivers of water,
That brings forth its fruit in its season,
Whose leaf also shall not wither;
And whatever he does shall (B)prosper.
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- Psalm 1:3 channels
Joshua 1:7-8
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7 Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law (A)which Moses My servant commanded you; (B)do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may [a]prosper wherever you go. 8 (C)This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but (D)you[b] shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
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- Joshua 1:7 have success or act wisely
- Joshua 1:8 you shall be constantly in
1 Peter 1:7
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7 that (A)the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though (B)it is tested by fire, (C)may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,
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2 Timothy 3:15-17
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15 and that from childhood you have known (A)the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16 (B)All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, (C)and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for [a]instruction in righteousness, 17 (D)that the man of God may be complete, (E)thoroughly equipped for every good work.
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- 2 Timothy 3:16 training, discipline
Psalm 145:2
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2 Every day I will bless You,
And I will praise Your name forever and ever.
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