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Job 28:28
He said to mankind,“ The fear of the Lord is this: wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.”
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Romans 12:16
Be in agreement with one another. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation.
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Proverbs 16:6
Wickedness is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness, and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.
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Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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Job 1:1
There was a man in the country of Uz named Job. He was a man of perfect integrity, who feared God and turned away from evil.
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Psalms 34:11-14
Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.Who is the man who delights in life, loving a long life to enjoy what is good?Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.Turn away from evil and do what is good; seek peace and pursue it.
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Ecclesiastes 12:13
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is: fear God and keep His commands, because this is for all humanity.
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Isaiah 5:21
Woe to those who are wise in their own opinion and clever in their own sight.
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Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death.
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Romans 11:25
So that you will not be conceited, brothers, I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery: A partial hardening has come to Israel until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.
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Nehemiah 5:15
The governors who preceded me had heavily burdened the people, taking food and wine from them, as well as a pound of silver. Their subordinates also oppressed the people, but I didn’t do this, because of the fear of God.