Ecclesiastes 5:7

5:7 Just as there is futility in many dreams,

so also in many words.

Therefore, fear God!

Ecclesiastes 8:12

8:12 Even though a sinner might commit a hundred crimes and still live a long time,

yet I know that it will go well with God-fearing people – for they stand in fear before him.

Genesis 22:12

22:12 “Do not harm the boy!” the angel said. “Do not do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God because you did not withhold your son, your only son, from me.”

Deuteronomy 6:2

6:2 and that you may so revere the Lord your God that you will keep all his statutes and commandments that I am giving you – you, your children, and your grandchildren – all your lives, to prolong your days.

Deuteronomy 10:12

An Exhortation to Love Both God and People

10:12 Now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you except to revere him, to obey all his commandments, to love him, to serve him with all your mind and being,

Psalms 111:10--112:1

111:10 To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living;

all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight.

He will receive praise forever.

Psalm 112

112:1 Praise the Lord!

How blessed is the one who obeys the Lord,

who takes great delight in keeping his commands.

Psalms 145:19

145:19 He satisfies the desire of his loyal followers;

he hears their cry for help and delivers them.

Psalms 147:11

147:11 The Lord takes delight in his faithful followers,

and in those who wait for his loyal love.

Proverbs 1:7

Introduction to the Theme of the Book

1:7 Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge,

but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 23:17

23:17 Do not let your heart envy sinners,

but rather be zealous in fearing the Lord all the time.

Proverbs 23:1

23:1 When you sit down to eat with a ruler,

consider carefully what is before you,

Proverbs 2:17

2:17 who leaves the husband from her younger days,

and forgets her marriage covenant made before God.

Revelation 19:5

19:5 Then a voice came from the throne, saying:

“Praise our God

all you his servants,

and all you who fear Him,

both the small and the great!”