Blessings of Fear of the Lord

Is the beginning of wisdom

Proverbs 1:7

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,

 But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 9:10

10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,

 And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Determine destiny

Proverbs 1:29

29 Because they hated knowledge

 And did not choose the fear of the Lord,

Helps depart from evil

Proverbs 3:7

7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;

 Fear the Lord and depart from evil.

Proverbs 16:6

6 In mercy and truth

 Atonement is provided for iniquity;

 And by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.

Is to hate evil

Proverbs 8:13

13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;

 Pride and arrogance and the evil way

 And the perverse mouth I hate.

Prolongs days

Proverbs 10:27

27 The fear of the Lord prolongs days,

 But the years of the wicked will be shortened.