Psalm 103:11
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
11 For as the heavens are high above the earth,
so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;
Proverbs 1:7
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 23:17
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners,
but always continue in the fear of the Lord.
Sirach 1:11-16
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Fear of the Lord Is True Wisdom
11 The fear of the Lord is glory and exultation,
and gladness and a crown of rejoicing.
12 The fear of the Lord delights the heart,
and gives gladness and joy and long life.[a]
13 Those who fear the Lord will have a happy end;
on the day of their death they will be blessed.
14 To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
she is created with the faithful in the womb.
15 She made[b] among human beings an eternal foundation,
and among their descendants she will abide faithfully.
16 To fear the Lord is fullness of wisdom;
she inebriates mortals with her fruits;
Footnotes
- Sirach 1:12 Other ancient authorities add The fear of the Lord is a gift from the Lord; also for love he makes firm paths.
- Sirach 1:15 Gk made as a nest
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