Topic

Fear Of The Lord

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Proverbs 1:7

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 8:13

The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.

Job 28:28

To man he said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.’”

Matthew 10:28

Don’t be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. Rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.

Psalms 111:10

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Isaiah 41:10

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.

Psalms 33:8

Let all the earth fear Yahweh. Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.

Luke 1:50

His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him.

Proverbs 14:27

The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

Deuteronomy 10:12

Now, Israel, what does Yahweh your God require of you, but to fear Yahweh your God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve Yahweh your God with all your heart and with all your soul,

Proverbs 19:23

The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

1 John 4:18

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.

Psalms 25:14

The friendship of Yahweh is with those who fear him. He will show them his covenant.

Psalms 34:9

Oh fear Yahweh, you his saints, for there is no lack with those who fear him.

Psalms 86:11

Teach me your way, Yahweh. I will walk in your truth. Make my heart undivided to fear your name.

Proverbs 14:26

In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

2 Timothy 1:7

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Proverbs 3:7

Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil.

Proverbs 9:10

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Psalms 19:9

The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever. Yahweh’s ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.

Philippians 2:12–13

So then, my beloved, even as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. — read the full passage →

Psalms 34:4

I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.

Psalms 27:1

Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

Romans 8:15

For you didn’t receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

2 Corinthians 7:1

Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Psalms 34:11

Come, you children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of Yahweh.

Joshua 1:9

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

Exodus 20:20

Moses said to the people, “Don’t be afraid, for God has come to test you, and that his fear may be before you, that you won’t sin.”

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.

Psalms 112:1

Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments.

Psalms 23:4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

1 Peter 2:17

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

Philippians 4:6–7

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. — read the full passage →

Psalms 118:6

Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Deuteronomy 5:29

Oh that there were such a heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children forever!

Isaiah 41:13

For I, Yahweh your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I will help you.’

Psalms 103:13

Like a father has compassion on his children, so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him.

Ephesians 5:21

subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

Psalms 56:3

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

Hebrews 13:6

So that with good courage we say, “The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?”

1 Samuel 12:14

If you will fear Yahweh, and serve him, and listen to his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of Yahweh, then both you and also the king who reigns over you are followers of Yahweh your God.

1 Peter 1:17

If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man’s work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear:

Proverbs 16:6

By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.

Revelation 1:1

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”

Psalms 2:11

Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Psalms 31:19

Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for those who fear you, which you have worked for those who take refuge in you, before the sons of men!

Joshua 4:24

that all the peoples of the earth may know the hand of Yahweh, that it is mighty; that you may fear Yahweh your God forever.’”

Proverbs 22:4

The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life.

Genesis 22:12

He said, “Don’t lay your hand on the boy, neither do anything to him. For now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.”

Proverbs 2:5

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

Psalms 56:3–4

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 28:14

Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

2 Chronicles 17:10

The fear of Yahweh fell on all the kingdoms of the lands that were around Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.

1 Peter 5:7

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

Hebrews 11:7

By faith, Noah, being warned about things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared a ship for the saving of his house, through which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.

Acts 9:31

So the assemblies throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

Psalms 56:4

In God, I praise his word. In God, I put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?

Deuteronomy 31:8

Yahweh himself is who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be discouraged.”

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

Luke 12:32

Don’t be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.

Psalms 115:11

You who fear Yahweh, trust in Yahweh! He is their help and their shield.

Romans 8:38–39

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, — read the full passage →

Joshua 24:14

“Now therefore fear Yahweh, and serve him in sincerity and in truth. Put away the gods which your fathers served beyond the River, in Egypt; and serve Yahweh.

Psalms 51:1–19

Have mercy on me, God, according to your loving kindness. According to the multitude of your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. — read the full passage →

John 14:1

“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.

Proverbs 15:16

Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.

Proverbs 10:27

The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

John 3:16–17

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 2:1–6

My son, if you will receive my words, and store up my commandments within you; — read the full passage →

Matthew 10:29–31

“Aren’t two sparrows sold for an assarion coin? Not one of them falls on the ground apart from your Father’s will, — read the full passage →

Hebrews 10:26–31

For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more a sacrifice for sins, — read the full passage →

1 Peter 5:6–7

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; — read the full passage →

Luke 1:30–31

The angel said to her, “Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. — read the full passage →

Deuteronomy 6:24

Yahweh commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear Yahweh our God, for our good always, that he might preserve us alive, as at this day.

Proverbs 23:17

Don’t let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear Yahweh all the day long.

Psalms 145:19

He will fulfill the desire of those who fear him. He also will hear their cry, and will save them.

Proverbs 2:1–5

My son, if you will receive my words, and store up my commandments within you; — read the full passage →

Isaiah 43:1

But now thus says Yahweh who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel: “Don’t be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name. You are mine.

Proverbs 31:30

Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.

Psalms 23:1–6

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

Luke 12:4–5

“I tell you, my friends, don’t be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. — read the full passage →

Deuteronomy 8:6

You shall keep the commandments of Yahweh your God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.

Luke 12:5

But I will warn you whom you should fear. Fear him, who after he has killed, has power to cast into Gehenna.Yes, I tell you, fear him.

Psalms 128:1

Blessed is everyone who fears Yahweh, who walks in his ways.

Psalms 46:1

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Mark 6:49–50

but they, when they saw him walking on the sea, supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out; — read the full passage →

Matthew 6:34

Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

Psalms 94:19

In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.

Isaiah 33:6

There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of Yahweh is your treasure.

Deuteronomy 6:5

You shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might.

Romans 12:19

Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”

Deuteronomy 31:12

Assemble the people, the men and the women and the little ones, and the foreigners who are within your gates, that they may hear, and that they may learn, and fear Yahweh your God, and observe to do all the words of this law;

Malachi 3:5

I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against the perjurers, and against those who oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and who deprive the foreigner of justice, and don’t fear me,” says Yahweh of Armies.

2 Corinthians 5:11

Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are revealed to God; and I hope that we are revealed also in your consciences.

Deuteronomy 17:19

It shall be with him, and he shall read from it all the days of his life; that he may learn to fear Yahweh his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them;

Genesis 20:11

Abraham said, “Because I thought, ‘Surely the fear of God is not in this place. They will kill me for my wife’s sake.’

Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

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