The beginning, not the end of all wisdom

Proverbs :1:29

since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord.

Proverbs 2:5

then you will understand the fear of the Lord  and find the knowledge of God.

Proverbs 8:13

To fear the Lord  is to hate evil; I hate  pride and arrogance, evil behaviour and perverse speech.

Proverbs 9:10

The fear of the Lord  is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One  is understanding.

Proverbs 10:27

The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

Proverbs 14:26-27

Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life turning a person from thsnares of death.

Proverbs 15:16


Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.

Proverbs 15:33

Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honour.

Proverbs 16:6

Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord  evil is avoided.

Proverbs 19:23

The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.

Proverbs 22:4

Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honour  and life.

Proverbs 23:17

Do not let your heart envy  sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.