Proverbs

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

29. Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the Lord, 30. would have none of my counsel and despised my reproof, 31. therefore they shall eat the fruit of their way, and have their fill of their own devices.

The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.

3. yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, 4. if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, 5. then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.

7. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil. 8. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.

11. My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline or be weary of His reproof, 12. for the Lord reproved him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.

The fear of the Lord prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.

Whoever walks in uprightness fears the Lord, but he who is devious in his ways despises him.

In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.

The fear of the Lord is a fountain on life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.

The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honour.

By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil.

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.

The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.

Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find?

Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin.

The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked; he throws the wicked down to ruin.

"Scoffer" is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride.

The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honour and life.

The mouth of forbidden women is a deep pit; he with whom the Lord is angry will fall into it.

17. Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the Lord all day. 18. Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

21. My son, fear the Lord and the king, and do not join with those who do otherwise, 22. for disaster will arise suddenly from them, and who knows the ruin that will come from them both.

Blessed is the one who fears the Lord always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

A greedy man stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the Lord will be enriched.

The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.

Do not give your strength to women, your ways to those who destroy kings.

Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.