9:31 - The Fear of the Lord

What is the “fear of the Lord?”

Watch week 3 of 9:31 title “Fear of the Lord” now!

Psalm 111:10

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom”

  Job 28:28

““The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, 

         and to shun evil is understanding.” 

Proverbs 1:7

      “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, 

         but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

Proverbs 23:17

      “Do not let your heart envy sinners, 

         but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD”

Proverbs 22:4

      “Humility is the fear of the LORD; 

         its wages are riches and honor and life.”

 Proverbs 8:13

      “To fear the LORD is to hate evil”

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 10:27

      “The fear of the LORD adds length to life, 

        but the years of the wicked are cut short.“

Proverbs 14:27

      “The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, 

         turning a person from the snares of death.”