There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. | There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. |
For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’ | For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” |
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Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. | Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. |
And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. | And 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. |
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. | Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. |
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? | The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? |
By humility and the fear of the Lord Are riches and honor and life. | The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life. |
The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility. | The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor. |
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasure with trouble. | Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it. |
As a father pities his children, So the Lord pities those who fear Him. | As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. |
Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who hope in His mercy. | Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love. |
God shall bless us, And all the ends of the earth shall fear Him. | God shall bless us; let all the ends of the earth fear him! |
To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown by his friend, Even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty. | He who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty. |
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. | The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. |
The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe. | The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. |
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. | For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. |
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 the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. |
Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war may rise against me, In this I will be confident. | Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. |
So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” | So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” |
Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones. | Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. |
The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverse mouth I hate. | The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate. |
For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” | For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom 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. | Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you. |
And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed. | It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. |
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all. | The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. |