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)
Sirach 34:12–14
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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 2:7–9
7 All you who fear the Lord, wait for his mercy. Don’t turn aside, lest you fall. (WEB) 8 All you who fear the Lord, put your trust in him, and your reward will not fail. (WEB) 9 All you who fear the Lord, hope for good things, and for eternal gladness and mercy. (WEB)
Sirach 1:12–14
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 day of his death. (WEB) 14 To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. It was created t… (WEB)
Proverbs 14:25–27
25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful. 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.
Proverbs 19:22–24
22 The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar. 23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm. 24 The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
Odes of Solomon 5:8–10
8 For they have devised a counsel, and it did not succeed: (ODE) 9 For my hope is upon the Lord, and I will not fear, and because the Lord is my salvation, I will not fear: (ODE) 10 And He is as a garland on my head and I shall not be moved; even if everything should be shaken, I… (ODE)
Jeremiah 39:17–18
17 But I will deliver you on that day, declares the LORD, and you will not be delivered into the hands of the men whom you fear. 18 For I will surely rescue you so that you do not fall by the sword. Because you have trusted in Me, you will escape with your life like…
Psalms 119:73–75
73 Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments. 74 May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word. 75 I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted…
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