Bible Verses about 'Fear'

Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If… 1 John 4:18

Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love. 1 John 4:18	There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love. love fear punishment
Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor. Proverbs 15:33	The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility. humility awe wisdom

True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life. Proverbs 22:4	The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life. humility reward awe
Yes, God will bless us, and people all over the world will fear him. Psalm 67:7	God will bless us. All the ends of the earth shall fear him. God awe blessing
But the Lord watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love. Psalm 33:18	Behold, Yahweh’s eye is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his loving kindness. reliability God awe
Better to have little, with fear for the Lord, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil. Proverbs 15:16	Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble. money awe materialism
One should be kind to a fainting friend, but you accuse me without any fear of the Almighty. Job 6:14	To him who is ready to faint, kindness should be shown from his friend; even to him who forsakes the fear of the Almighty. awe friendship neighbor
The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. Psalm 103:13	Like a father has compassion on his children, so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him. love fear Father
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 1:7	The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction. awe wisdom learning
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. Proverbs 9:10	The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. awe wisdom holiness
Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:28	Don’t be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. Rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna. fear soul body
All who fear the Lord will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption and perverse speech. Proverbs 8:13	The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth. awe pride evil
The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me? Psalm 118:6	Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? fear protection
How joyful are those who fear the Lord— all who follow his ways! Psalm 128:1	Blessed is everyone who fears Yahweh, who walks in his ways. obedience awe following
But be sure to fear the Lord and faithfully serve him. Think of all the wonderful things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24	Only fear Yahweh, and serve him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things he has done for you. awe serving heart
That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty. Ecclesiastes 12:13	This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man. awe law life
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever! Psalm 111:10	The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! awe wisdom worship
Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety. Proverbs 29:25	The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe. trust fear
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7	For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. love self-control strength
Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones. Proverbs 3:7-8	Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil. It will be health to your body, and nourishment to your bones. awe blessing evil
Serve only the Lord your God and fear him alone. Obey his commands, listen to his voice, and cling to him. Deuteronomy 13:4	You shall walk after Yahweh your God, fear him, keep his commandments, and obey his voice. You shall serve him, and cling to him. awe listening following
Fear the Lord and judge with integrity, for the Lord our God does not tolerate perverted justice, partiality, or the taking of bribes. 2 Chronicles 19:7	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. awe righteousness honesty
So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?” Hebrews 13:6	So that with good courage we say, “The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?” trust fear protection
And the Lord our God commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear him so he can continue to bless us and preserve our lives, as he has done to this day. Deuteronomy 6:24	Yahweh commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear Yahweh our God, for our good always, that he might preserve us alive, as we are today. obedience blessing law
Praise the Lord! How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying his commands. Psalm 112:1	Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments. law love awe

How great is the goodness you have stored up for those who fear you. You lavish it on those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world.

Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for those who fear you, which you have worked for those who take refuge in you, before the sons of men!