23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
Proverbs 19:23
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Proverbs 14:26–28
26 He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge. 27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. 28 A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.
Sirach 1:11–13
11 The fear of the Lord is glory, exultation, gladness, and a crown of rejoicing. (WEB) 12 The fear of the Lord will delight the heart, and will give gladness, joy, and length of days. (WEB) 13 Whoever fears the Lord, it will go well with him at the last. He will be blessed in the… (WEB)
Proverbs 10:26–28
26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him. 27 The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short. 28 The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectations of the wicked will perish.
Sirach 1:17–19
17 She will fill all her house with desirable things, and her storehouses with her produce. (WEB) 18 The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom, making peace and perfect health to flourish. (WEB) 19 He both saw and measured her. He rained down skill and knowledge of understanding,… (WEB)
Proverbs 12:27–28
27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession. 28 There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
Sirach 33:1–2
1 No evil will happen to him who fears the Lord, but in trials once and again he will deliver him. (WEB) 2 A wise man will not hate the law, but he who is a hypocrite about it is like a boat in a storm. (WEB)
Sirach 34:12–14
12 I was often in danger even to death. I was preserved because of these experiences. (WEB) 13 The spirit of those who fear the Lord will live, for their hope is in him who saves them. (WEB) 14 Whoever fears the Lord won’t be afraid, and won’t be a coward, for he is his hope. (WEB)
Proverbs 28:13–15
13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. 14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble. 15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a help…
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