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Proverbs 1:7
7
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge;
Ignorant fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 1:29
29
Because they hated knowledge
And did not choose the fear of Yahweh.
Proverbs 2:3 - 2:5
3
For if you call out for understanding,
Give your voice for discernment;
4 If you seek her as silver
And search for her as for hidden treasures;
5 Then you will understand the fear of Yahweh
And find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 3:7 - 3:8
7
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear Yahweh and turn away from evil.
8 It will be healing to your body
And refreshment to your bones.
Proverbs 8:13
13
The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil;
Pride and arrogance and the evil way
And the mouth of perverted words, I hate.
Proverbs 9:10
10
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 10:27
27
The fear of Yahweh prolongs life,
But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
Proverbs 14:2
2
He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh,
But he who is devious in his ways despises Him.
Proverbs 15:16
16
Better is a little with the fear of Yahweh
Than great treasure and turmoil with it.
Proverbs 15:33
33
The fear of Yahweh is the discipline leading to wisdom,
And before glory comes humility.
Proverbs 16:6
6
By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for,
And by the fear of Yahweh one turns away from evil.
Proverbs 19:23
23
The fear of Yahweh leads to life,
So that one may sleep satisfied, not visited by evil.
Proverbs 22:4
4
The reward of humility—the fear of Yahweh—
Is riches, glory, and life.
Proverbs 23:17 - 23:19
17
Do not let your heart be jealous of sinners,
But be zealous in the fear of Yahweh always.
18 Surely there is a future,
And your hope will not be cut off.
19 You, my son, listen and be wise,
And direct your heart in the way.
Proverbs 24:21
21
My son, fear Yahweh and the king;
Do not associate with those who change,
Proverbs 28:5
5
Evil men do not understand justice,
But those who seek Yahweh understand all things.
Proverbs 28:14
14
How blessed is the man who is always in dread,
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
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