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. | 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. |
The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility. | The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. |
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The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life. | The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord Are riches, honor, and life. |
God will bless us. All the ends of the earth shall fear him. | God blesses us, So that all the ends of the earth may fear Him. |
Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble. | Better is a little with the fear of the Lord Than great treasure, and turmoil with the treasure. |
Behold, Yahweh’s eye is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his loving kindness. | Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who wait for His faithfulness. |
Like a father has compassion on his children, so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him. | Just as a father has compassion on his children, So the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him. |
But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.” | 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. |
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction. | The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction. |
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe. | The fear of man brings a snare, But one who trusts in the Lord will be protected. |
To him who is ready to faint, kindness should be shown from his friend; even to him who forsakes the fear of the Almighty. | For the despairing man there should be kindness from his friend; So that he does not abandon the fear of the Almighty. |
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. | The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. |
The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth. | The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; Pride, arrogance, the evil way, And the perverted mouth, I hate. |
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. | 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. |
Only fear Yahweh, and serve him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things he has done for you. | Only fear the Lord and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. |
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. | The conclusion, when everything has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person. |
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! | The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; All those who follow His commandments have a good understanding; His praise endures forever. |
Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid? | The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom should I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom should I dread? |
Though an army should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear. Though war should rise against me, even then I will be confident. | If an army encamps against me, My heart will not fear; If war arises against me, In spite of this I am confident. |
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. | 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. |
Teach me your way, Yahweh. I will walk in your truth. Make my heart undivided to fear your name. | Teach me Your way, Lord; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name. |
For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. | For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. |
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. | So the Lord commanded us to follow all these statutes, to fear the Lord our God for our own good always and for our survival, as it is today. |
Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? | The Lord is for me; I will not fear; What can man do to me? |
You shall keep the commandments of Yahweh your God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him. | Therefore, you shall keep the commandments of the Lord your God, to walk in His ways and to fear Him. |