- There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love.
- The reward for humility and fear of the Lord
is riches and honor and life. - The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
and humility goes before honor. - Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
- Those who withhold kindness from a friend
forsake the fear of the Almighty. - Better is a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure and trouble with it. - Truly the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him,
on those who hope in his steadfast love. - As a father has compassion for his children,
so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him. - But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated.
- The fear of others lays a snare,
but one who trusts in the Lord is secure. - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction. - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. - With the Lord on my side I do not fear.
What can mortals do to me? - The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil.
Pride and arrogance and the way of evil
and perverted speech I hate. - Only fear the Lord, and serve him faithfully with all your heart; for consider what great things he has done for you.
- The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for that is the whole duty of everyone.
- The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever. - For I, the Lord your God,
hold your right hand;
it is I who say to you, “Do not fear,
I will help you.” - Though an army encamp against me,
my heart shall not fear;
though war rise up against me,
yet I will be confident. - May God continue to bless us;
let all the ends of the earth revere him. - 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? - Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
It will be a healing for your flesh
and a refreshment for your body. - Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I fear no evil;
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff—
they comfort me. - Then the Lord commanded us to observe all these statutes, to fear the Lord our God, for our lasting good, so as to keep us alive, as is now the case.
- O how abundant is your goodness
that you have laid up for those who fear you,
and accomplished for those who take refuge in you,
in the sight of everyone!
Now, let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take care what you do, for there is no perversion of justice with the Lord our God, or partiality, or taking of bribes.But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people.” Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful.Next verse!With image