²⁹ since they hated knowledge
    and did not choose to fear the Lord.^(A)

⁷ Do not be wise in your own eyes;^(A)
    fear the Lord^(B) and shun evil.^(C)

¹³ To fear the Lord^(A) is to hate evil;^(B)
    I hate^(C) pride and arrogance,
    evil behavior and perverse speech.

¹⁰ The fear of the Lord^(A) is the beginning of wisdom,
    and knowledge of the Holy One^(B) is understanding.^(C)

²⁷ The fear of the Lord adds length to life,^(A)
    but the years of the wicked are cut short.^(B)

² Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
    but those who despise him are devious in their ways.

²⁶ Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,^(A)
    and for their children it will be a refuge.^(B)

²⁷ The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,^(A)
    turning a person from the snares of death.^(B)