Proverbs 1:7
Lexham English Bible
7 Fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge;
wisdom and instruction, fools despise.
Proverbs 1:7
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 1:29
Lexham English Bible
29 Since they hated knowledge,
and did not choose the fear of Yahweh,
Proverbs 1:29
Christian Standard Bible
29 Because they hated knowledge,
didn’t choose to fear the Lord,(A)
Proverbs 2:3-5
Lexham English Bible
3 For if you cry out for understanding,[a]
if you lift[b] your voice for insight,
4 if you seek her like silver
and search her out like treasure,[c]
5 then you will understand the fear of Yahweh,
and the knowledge of God you will find.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 2:3 Or “call to understanding”
- Proverbs 2:3 Or “carry, give”
- Proverbs 2:4 Literally “like the treasures”
Proverbs 2:3-5
Christian Standard Bible
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,(A)
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord
and discover the knowledge of God.
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
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 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 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 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 10:27
Lexham English Bible
27 The fear of Yahweh adds life,
but the years of the wicked are shortened.
Proverbs 10:27
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 10:27 Lit Lord adds to days
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 14:2
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 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 15:16
Christian Standard Bible
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.(A)
Proverbs 15:33
Lexham English Bible
33 Fear of Yahweh is the instruction of the wise,
and before honor comes humility.
Proverbs 15:33
Christian Standard Bible
33 The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
and humility comes before honor.(A)
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 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 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.
Proverbs 19:23
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 19:23 Lit will spend the night satisfied
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