To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.

The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.

Saying 30

Fear the Lord and the king, my son, and do not join with rebellious officials,

They do not say to themselves, ‘Let us fear the Lord our God, who gives autumn and spring rains in season, who assures us of the regular weeks of harvest.’

“Did Hezekiah king of Judah or anyone else in Judah put him to death? Did not Hezekiah fear the Lord and seek his favor? And did not the Lord relent, so that he did not bring the disaster he pronounced against them? We are about to bring a terrible disaster on ourselves!”

The Ministry of Reconciliation

Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience.