Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 2:5; Proverbs 2:6; Proverbs 3:5; Proverbs 3:7; Proverbs 3:9; Proverbs 3:11; Proverbs 3:12; Proverbs 3:19; Proverbs 3:26; Proverbs 3:32; Proverbs 3:33; Proverbs 5:21; Proverbs 6:16; Proverbs 8:13; Proverbs 8:22; Proverbs 9:10; Proverbs 10:3; Proverbs 10:22; Proverbs 10:27; Proverbs 10:29; Proverbs 11:1; Proverbs 11:20; Proverbs 12:2; Proverbs 12:22; Proverbs 14:2; Proverbs 14:26; Proverbs 14:27; Proverbs 15:3; Proverbs 15:8; Proverbs 15:9; Proverbs 15:11; Proverbs 15:16; Proverbs 15:25; Proverbs 15:26; Proverbs 15:29; Proverbs 15:33; Proverbs 16:2; Proverbs 16:3; Proverbs 16:4; Proverbs 16:5; Proverbs 16:6; Proverbs 16:7; Proverbs 16:9; Proverbs 16:11; Proverbs 16:20; Proverbs 17:3; Proverbs 18:10; Proverbs 19:17; Proverbs 19:21; Proverbs 19:23; Proverbs 20:12; Proverbs 20:22; Proverbs 20:23; Proverbs 20:24; Proverbs 20:27; Proverbs 21:1; Proverbs 21:2; Proverbs 21:3; Proverbs 22:2; Proverbs 22:4; Proverbs 22:12; Proverbs 22:14; Proverbs 22:19; Proverbs 22:23; Proverbs 23:17; Proverbs 24:18; Proverbs 24:21; Proverbs 25:22; Proverbs 28:5; Proverbs 28:25; Proverbs 29:13; Proverbs 29:25; Proverbs 30:9; Proverbs 31:30

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Proverbs 1:7

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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Proverbs 2:5

5 then you will understand the fear of the LORDand find the knowledge of God.
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Proverbs 2:6

6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
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Proverbs 3:5

5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
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Proverbs 3:7

7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.
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Proverbs 3:9

9 Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;
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Proverbs 3:11

11 My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke,
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Proverbs 3:12

12 because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.
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Proverbs 3:19

19 By wisdom the LORD laid the earth’s foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place;
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Proverbs 3:26

26 for the LORD will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared.
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Proverbs 3:32

32 For the LORD detests the perverse but takes the upright into his confidence.
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Proverbs 3:33

33 The LORD’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.
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Proverbs 5:21

21 For your ways are in full view of the LORD, and he examines all your paths.
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Proverbs 6:16

16 There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him:
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Proverbs 8:13

13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
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Proverbs 8:22

22 “The LORD brought me forth as the first of his works,before his deeds of old;
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Proverbs 9:10

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
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Proverbs 10:3

3 The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
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Proverbs 10:22

22 The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, without painful toil for it.
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Proverbs 10:27

27 The fear of the LORD adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.
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Proverbs 10:29

29 The way of the LORD is a refuge for the blameless, but it is the ruin of those who do evil.
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Proverbs 11:1

1 The LORD detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him.
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Proverbs 11:20

20 The LORD detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
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Proverbs 12:2

2 Good people obtain favor from the LORD, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.
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Proverbs 12:22

22 The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
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Proverbs 14:2

2 Whoever fears the LORD walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways.
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Proverbs 14:26

26 Whoever fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.
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Proverbs 14:27

27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
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Proverbs 15:3

3 The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
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Proverbs 15:8

8 The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
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Proverbs 15:9

9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
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Proverbs 15:11

11 Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD— how much more do human hearts!
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Proverbs 15:16

16 Better a little with the fear of the LORDthan great wealth with turmoil.
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Proverbs 15:25

25 The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place.
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Proverbs 15:26

26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.
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Proverbs 15:29

29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
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Proverbs 15:33

33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.
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Proverbs 16:2

2 All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD.
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Proverbs 16:3

3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
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Proverbs 16:4

4 The LORD works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.
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Proverbs 16:5

5 The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
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Proverbs 16:6

6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.
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Proverbs 16:7

7 When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
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Proverbs 16:9

9 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.
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Proverbs 16:11

11 Honest scales and balances belong to the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
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Proverbs 16:20

20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.
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Proverbs 17:3

3 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the heart.
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Proverbs 18:10

10 The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
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Proverbs 19:17

17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done.
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Proverbs 19:21

21 Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.
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Proverbs 19:23

23 The fear of the LORD leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
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Proverbs 20:12

12 Ears that hear and eyes that see— the LORD has made them both.
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Proverbs 20:22

22 Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you.
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Proverbs 20:23

23 The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please him.
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Proverbs 20:24

24 A person’s steps are directed by the LORD. How then can anyone understand their own way?
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Proverbs 20:27

27 The human spirit is the lamp of the LORD that sheds light on one’s inmost being.
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Proverbs 21:1

1 In the LORD’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him.
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Proverbs 21:2

2 A person may think their own ways are right, but the LORD weighs the heart.
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Proverbs 21:3

3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
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Proverbs 22:2

2 Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all.
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Proverbs 22:4

4 Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life.
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Proverbs 22:12

12 The eyes of the LORD keep watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
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Proverbs 22:14

14 The mouth of an adulterous woman is a deep pit; a man who is under the LORD’s wrath falls into it.
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Proverbs 22:19

19 So that your trust may be in the LORD, I teach you today, even you.
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Proverbs 22:23

23 for the LORD will take up their case and will exact life for life.
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Proverbs 23:17

17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD.
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Proverbs 24:18

18 or the LORD will see and disapprove and turn his wrath away from them.
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Proverbs 24:21

21 Fear the LORD and the king, my son, and do not join with rebellious officials,
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Proverbs 25:22

22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
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Proverbs 28:5

5 Evildoers do not understand what is right, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
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Proverbs 28:25

25 The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the LORD will prosper.
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Proverbs 29:13

13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
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Proverbs 29:25

25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.
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Proverbs 30:9

9 Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.
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Proverbs 31:30

30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
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