Because they hated moral knowledge, and did not choose to fear the Lord,

Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

then you will understand how to fear the Lord, and you will discover knowledge about God.

Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.

Fearing the Lord prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened.

Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.

The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.

Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the Lord one avoids evil.

The reward for humility and fearing the Lord is riches and honor and life.

Fear the Lord, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels,

What the wicked fears will come on him; what the righteous desire will be granted.

The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.

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

The fear of the Lord is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares.

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but rather be zealous in fearing the Lord all the time.

The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high.

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

Fearing the Lord leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.

The one who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord, but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him.