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Job 28:28
And this is what he says to all humanity:‘ The fear of the Lord is true wisdom; to forsake evil is real understanding.’”
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Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!
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Proverbs 16:6
Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.
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Proverbs 26:12
There is more hope for fools than for people who think they are wise.
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Job 1:1
There once was a man named Job who lived in the land of Uz. He was blameless— a man of complete integrity. He feared God and stayed away from evil.
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Psalms 34:11-14
Come, my children, and listen to me, and I will teach you to fear the Lord.Does anyone want to live a life that is long and prosperous?Then keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies!Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
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Ecclesiastes 12:13
That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.
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Isaiah 5:21
What sorrow for those who are wise in their own eyes and think themselves so clever.
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Proverbs 14:27
Fear of the Lord is a life giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.
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Romans 11:25
I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters, so that you will not feel proud about yourselves. Some of the people of Israel have hard hearts, but this will last only until the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ.
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Nehemiah 5:15
The former governors, in contrast, had laid heavy burdens on the people, demanding a daily ration of food and wine, besides forty pieces of silver. Even their assistants took advantage of the people. But because I feared God, I did not act that way.