The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom

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Many people mistakenly think the “fear of the LORD” means to be terrified of God. But it actually means “reverential respect for God.”

 

 

Job 28:28. To man he said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.’

Psalm 111:10. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Proverbs 1:7. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 9:10. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

 

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