10 The [reverent] fear of the Lord is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom;

A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the Lord;

His praise endures forever. [Job 28:28; Prov 1:7; Matt 22:37, 38; Rev 14:7]

10 The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence],

And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight.

33 The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the instruction for wisdom [its starting point and its essence];

And before honor comes humility.

28 "But to man He said, ‘Behold, the reverential and worshipful fear of the Lord—that is wisdom;

And to depart from evil is understanding.’ "

9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;

The judgments of the Lord are true, they are righteous altogether.

10 They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold;

Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.

11 Moreover, by them Your servant is warned [reminded, illuminated, and instructed];

In keeping them there is great reward.

4 The reward of humility [that is, having a realistic view of one’s importance] and the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord

Is riches, honor, and life. [Prov 21:21]

27 The [reverent] fear of the Lord [worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect] prolongs one’s life,

But the years of the wicked will be shortened.

27 The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that leads to obedience and worship] is a fountain of life,

So that one may avoid the snares of death. [John 4:10, 14]

6 By mercy and lovingkindness and truth [not superficial ritual] wickedness is cleansed from the heart,

And by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.

14 Blessed and favored by God is the man who fears [sin and its consequence] at all times,

But he who hardens his heart [and is determined to sin] will fall into disaster.

8 O taste and see that the Lord [our God] is good;

How blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who takes refuge in Him. [1 Pet 2:2, 3]

9 O [reverently] fear the Lord, you His saints (believers, holy ones);

For to those who fear Him there is no want.

4 You shall walk after the Lord your God and you shall fear [and worship] Him [with awe-filled reverence and profound respect], and you shall keep His commandments and you shall listen to His voice, and you shall serve Him, and cling to Him.

6 Therefore, you shall keep the commandments of the Lord your God, to walk [that is, to live each and every day] in His ways and fear [and worship] Him [with awe-filled reverence and profound respect]. [Prov 8:13]

11 Worship the Lordand serve Him with reverence [with awe-inspired fear and submissive wonder];

Rejoice [yet do so] with trembling.

11 Come, you children, listen to me;

I will teach you to fear the Lord [with awe-inspired reverence and worship Him with obedience].

12 Who is the man who desires life

And loves many days, that he may see good?

13 Keep your tongue from evil

And your lips from speaking deceit.

14 Turn away from evil and do good;

Seek peace and pursue it.

7 So now let the fear (reverent awe) of the Lord be on you [to keep you from making unjust decisions]; be careful in what you do, for there is no injustice with the Lord our God, or partiality, or acceptance of a bribe."

14 You shall not curse a deaf man nor put a stumbling block before the blind, but you shall fear your God [with profound reverence]; I am the Lord.

17 You shall not wrong one another, but you shall fear your God [with profound reverence]; for I am the Lord your God.

35 ‘Now if your fellow countryman becomes poor and his hand falters with you [that is, he has trouble repaying you for something], then you are to help and sustain him, [with courtesy and consideration] like [you would] a stranger or a temporary resident [without property], so that he may live among you. [1 John 3:17] 36 Do not charge him usurious interest, but fear your God [with profound reverence], so your countryman may [continue to] live among you.

4 "I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that have nothing more that they can do.5 But I will point out to you whom you should fear: fear the One who, after He has killed, has authority and power to hurl [you] into *hell; yes, I say to you, [stand in great awe of God and] fear Him!