Which other scriptures emphasize wisdom through fearing the LORD? Starting Point: Psalm 111:10 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!” Here the Lord ties all true wisdom to a right, reverent fear of Him. Scripture keeps returning to that same theme, weaving a single thread from Genesis to Revelation. Below are some of the clearest echoes. Wisdom Echoes in Proverbs • Proverbs 1:7 — “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.” • Proverbs 9:10 — “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” • Proverbs 15:33 — “The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.” • Proverbs 2:5–6 — “then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” • Proverbs 14:27 — “The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.” • Proverbs 19:23 — “The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.” Notice the progression: fear → wisdom → life and protection. God places a holy reverence at the door of every blessing. Job: The Oldest Voice • Job 28:28 — “And He said to man, ‘The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’” Job’s conclusion matches the psalmist’s, centuries earlier than Proverbs was compiled. Truth never changes. Psalms and Ecclesiastes: Fear in Daily Living • Psalm 25:12 — “Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him.” • Psalm 34:11 — “Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.” • Ecclesiastes 12:13 — “When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.” These writers connect reverence with guidance, teaching, and the very purpose of life. Prophetic Insight • Isaiah 33:6 — “He will be a sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.” The prophet links national stability and personal security to a collective fear of God—a treasure more valuable than armories or vaults. New-Covenant Continuity • Acts 9:31 — “Then the churches throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace and were edified, and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.” • 2 Corinthians 7:1 — “Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” Reverence did not fade at the cross; it deepened. Early believers grew numerically and morally as they walked in fear of the Lord. Putting It All Together • The fear of the Lord is more than a feeling; it is the doorway to wisdom, life, protection, guidance, and growth. • Every major division of Scripture—Law, Wisdom, Prophets, Gospels, Epistles—confirms that premise. • When we honor God’s holiness, He opens His storehouse of understanding, directing our steps and safeguarding our lives. Scripture speaks with one voice: revere the Lord, and wisdom follows. |
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