Proverbs 1:29

1:29 Because they hated moral knowledge,

and did not choose to fear the Lord,

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 2:5

2:5 then you will understand how to fear the Lord,

and you will discover knowledge about God.

Proverbs 3:7

3:7 Do not be wise in your own estimation;

fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

Proverbs 8:13

8:13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;

I hate arrogant pride and the evil way

and perverse utterances.

Proverbs 9:10

9:10 The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord,

and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 10:27

10:27 Fearing the Lord prolongs life,

but the life span of the wicked will be shortened.

Proverbs 14:2

14:2 The one who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,

but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him.

Proverbs 14:26-27

14:26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence,

and it will be a refuge for his children.

14:27 The fear of the Lord is like a life-giving fountain,

to turn people from deadly snares.

Proverbs 15:16

15:16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord

than great wealth and turmoil with it.

Proverbs 15:33

15:33 The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction,

and before honor comes humility.

Proverbs 16:6

16:6 Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased;

through fearing the Lord one avoids evil.

Proverbs 19:23

19:23 Fearing the Lord leads to life,

and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.

Proverbs 22:4

22:4 The reward for humility and fearing the Lord

is riches and honor and life.

Proverbs 23:17

23:17 Do not let your heart envy sinners,

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

Proverbs 28:14

28:14 Blessed is the one who is always cautious,

but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil.

Proverbs 31:30

31:30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting,

but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.