The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord.

then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.

He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,

for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.

This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.

By wisdom the Lord laid the earth`s foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place;

by his knowledge the watery depths were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew.

for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared.

For the Lord detests the perverse but takes the upright into his confidence.

The Lord`s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.

For your ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all your paths.

To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.

“The Lord brought me forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old;

For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.

The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it.

The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

The way of the Lord is a refuge for the blameless, but it is the ruin of those who do evil.

The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.

Good people obtain favor from the Lord, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.

Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways.

The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.

The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.

The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord— how much more do human hearts!

Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.

The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow`s boundary stones in place.

The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.

The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

Wisdom`s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.

All a person`s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord.

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.

The Lord works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.

Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.

When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone`s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.

Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his making.

Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.

The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart.

The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

A person`s own folly leads to their ruin, yet their heart rages against the Lord.

Many are the plans in a person`s heart, but it is the Lord`s purpose that prevails.

The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.

Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin”?

Ears that hear and eyes that see— the Lord has made them both.

Do not say, “I`ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.

A person`s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way?

It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one`s vows.

The human spirit is the lamp of the Lord that sheds light on one`s inmost being.

In the Lord`s hand the king`s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him.

A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart.

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with evil intent!

There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord.

The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.

Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all.

Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.

The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

The mouth of an adulterous woman is a deep pit; a man who is under the Lord`s wrath falls into it.

So that your trust may be in the Lord, I teach you today, even you.

for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life.

for their Defender is strong; he will take up their case against you.

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.

If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,” does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who guards your life know it? Will he not repay everyone according to what they have done?

or the Lord will see and disapprove and turn his wrath away from them.

Fear the Lord and the king, my son, and do not join with rebellious officials,

for those two will send sudden destruction on them, and who knows what calamities they can bring?

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.

In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.

If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable.

Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.

The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.

The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.

Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom`s instruction.

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.

Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.

I have not learned wisdom, nor have I attained to the knowledge of the Holy One.

Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Whose hands have gathered up the wind? Who has wrapped up the waters in a cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is the name of his son? Surely you know!

“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.

“Two things I ask of you, Lord; do not refuse me before I die:

Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, ‘Who is the Lord?` Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.