Which other scriptures emphasize the benefits of fearing the Lord? An Anchor Verse to Start Proverbs 10:27—“The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.” Life and Longevity • Deuteronomy 6:2—“So that you and your son and your grandson may fear the LORD your God… so that your days may be prolonged.” • 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 satisfied, untouched by evil.” Wisdom and Understanding • Proverbs 1:7—“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; 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.” • Psalm 111:10—“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding.” Protection and Security • Proverbs 14:26—“In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.” • Psalm 34:7—“The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them.” • Psalm 25:12–13—“Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him. His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land.” Provision and Prosperity • Psalm 34:9–10—“Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing… those who seek the LORD will lack no good thing.” • Psalm 112:1–3—“Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments… Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.” • Psalm 128:1–2—“Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways! You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.” Intimacy and Guidance • Psalm 25:14—“The secret counsel of the LORD is for those who fear Him, and He reveals His covenant to them.” • Isaiah 33:6—“He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.” • Acts 9:31—“So the church… walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, grew in numbers.” Hope for Today and Eternity • Malachi 4:2—“For you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings.” • Luke 1:50—“His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.” • Revelation 11:18—“The time has come… to reward Your servants the prophets, and those who fear Your name, small and great alike.” |
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