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. | 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. |
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.’ | 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. |
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The Lord is for me; I will not fear; What can man do to me? | The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals 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. | Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes 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. | 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. |
The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord Are riches, honor, and life. | Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life. |
The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. | Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor. |
God blesses us, So that all the ends of the earth may fear Him. | May God bless us still, so that all the ends of the earth will 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. | Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be 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. | But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” |
Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father has chosen to give you the kingdom. | Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. |
Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who wait for His faithfulness. | But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love. |
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. | So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will 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. | Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil. |
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction. | The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. |
Just as a father has compassion on his children, So the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him. | 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. | Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. |
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. | 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. |
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 the beginning of wisdom, and 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. | To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. |
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. | The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. |
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!” | The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “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. | But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; 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. | 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. |
The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom should I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom should I dread? | 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? |