15 Bible verses about Fear of the Lord

Psalms 34:8-10

8 Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

9 Oh fear Yahweh, you his saints, For there is no lack with those who fear him.

10 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger, But those who seek Yahweh shall not lack any good thing.

Proverbs 22:4

4 The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh Is wealth, honor, and life.

Luke 12:4-6

4 "I tell you, my friends, don't be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

5 But I will warn you whom you should fear. Fear him, who after he has killed, has power to cast into Gehenna.{or, Hell} Yes, I tell you, fear him.

6 "Aren't five sparrows sold for two assaria coins{An assarion was a small copper coin worth about an hour's wages for an agricultural laborer.}? Not one of them is forgotten by God.

Proverbs 10:27

27 The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

Psalms 34:11-15

11 Come, you children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of Yahweh.

12 Who is someone who desires life, And loves many days, that he may see good?

13 Keep your tongue from evil, And your lips from speaking lies.

14 Depart from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it.

15 Yahweh's eyes are toward the righteous. His ears listen to their cry.

Psalms 2:11

11 Serve Yahweh with fear, And rejoice with trembling.

Proverbs 16:6

6 By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.

Psalms 111:10

10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Proverbs 15:33

33 The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.

Proverbs 14:27

27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, Turning people from the snares of death.

Psalms 19:9-12

9 The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever. Yahweh's ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.

10 More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.

11 Moreover by them is your servant warned. In keeping them there is great reward.

12 Who can discern his errors? Forgive me from hidden errors.

Job 28:28

28 To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"

Proverbs 28:14

14 Blessed is the man who always fears; But one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

Proverbs 9:10

10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

2 Chronicles 19:7

7 Now therefore let the fear of Yahweh be on you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with Yahweh our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes.

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