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Proverbs 1:7


7
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge;
Ignorant fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 2:1 - 2:5

Yahweh Gives Wisdom

My son, if you will receive my words
And treasure my commandments within you,
2
To make your ear pay attention to wisdom,
Incline your heart to discernment;
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 14:26 - 14:27

26
In the fear of Yahweh there is strong security,
And his children will have refuge.
27
The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life,
To turn aside from the snares of death.

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 - 23:18


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.

Proverbs 24:21


21
My son, fear Yahweh and the king;
Do not associate with those who change,

Proverbs 28:14

14
How blessed is the man who is always in dread,
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

Proverbs 29:25

25
Trembling before man brings a snare,
But he who trusts in Yahweh will be set securely on high.

Proverbs 31:30

שׁ  Shin

30
Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.