Bible Verses about 'Fear'

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear… 1 John 4:18

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
1 John 4:18 love fear punishment
Humility is the fear of the Lord;
its wages are riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 22:4 humility reward awe

Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,
and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 15:33 humility awe wisdom
Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.
Proverbs 15:16 money awe materialism
Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend
forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
Job 6:14 awe friendship neighbor
May God bless us still,
so that all the ends of the earth will fear him.
Psalm 67:7 God awe blessing
But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him,
on those whose hope is in his unfailing love.
Psalm 33:18 reliability God awe
As a father has compassion on his children,
so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.
Psalm 103:13 love fear Father
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7 awe wisdom learning
Fear of man will prove to be a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.
Proverbs 29:25 trust fear
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 9:10 awe wisdom holiness
To fear the Lord is to hate evil;
I hate pride and arrogance,
evil behavior and perverse speech.
Proverbs 8:13 awe pride evil
Blessed are all who fear the Lord,
who walk in obedience to him.
Psalm 128:1 obedience awe following
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.”
1 Peter 3:14 righteousness suffering fear
But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.
1 Samuel 12:24 awe serving heart
Now all has been heard;
here is the conclusion of the matter:
Fear God and keep his commandments,
for this is the duty of all mankind.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 awe law life
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow his precepts have good understanding.
To him belongs eternal praise.
Psalm 111:10 awe wisdom worship
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matthew 10:28 fear soul body
Though an army besiege me,
my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
even then I will be confident.
Psalm 27:3 fear heart trust
The Lord is my light and my salvation—
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1 safety fear light
For I am the Lord your God
who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear;
I will help you.
Isaiah 41:13 God fear dependence
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.
Proverbs 3:7-8 awe blessing evil
Now let the fear of the Lord be on you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.
2 Chronicles 19:7 awe righteousness honesty
Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
Psalm 23:4 fear encouragement death
The Lord commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear the Lord our God, so that we might always prosper and be kept alive, as is the case today.
Deuteronomy 6:24 obedience blessing law

How abundant are the good things
that you have stored up for those who fear you,
that you bestow in the sight of all,
on those who take refuge in you.