- There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.
- For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand,
Who says to you, ‘Do not fear, I will help you.’ - The Lord is for me; I will not fear;
What can man do to me? - For the despairing man there should be kindness from his friend;
So that he does not abandon the fear of the Almighty. - And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
- The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord
Are riches, honor, and life. - The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom,
And before honor comes humility. - God blesses us,
So that all the ends of the earth may fear Him. - If an army encamps against me,
My heart will not fear;
If war arises against me,
In spite of this I am confident. - But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be in dread.
- Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father has chosen to give you the kingdom.
- Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him,
On those who wait for His faithfulness. - Do not fear, for I am with you;
Do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, I will also help you,
I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand. - Better is a little with the fear of the Lord
Than great treasure, and turmoil with the treasure. - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
Fools despise wisdom and instruction. - Just as a father has compassion on his children,
So the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him. - The fear of man brings a snare,
But one who trusts in the Lord will be protected. - Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
It will be healing to your body
And refreshment to your bones. - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. - The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
Pride, arrogance, the evil way,
And the perverted mouth, I hate. - And the Lord is the One who is going ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not desert you or abandon you. Do not fear and do not be dismayed.
- For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons and daughters by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!”
- Only fear the Lord and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.
- The conclusion, when everything has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.
- The Lord is my light and my salvation;
Whom should I fear?
The Lord is the defense of my life;
Whom should I dread?
Teach me Your way, Lord;
I will walk in Your truth;
Unite my heart to fear Your name.Whom do I have in heaven but You?
And with You, I desire nothing on earth.