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Job 28:28
He said to mankind,“ The fear of the Lord— that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.”
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Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation.
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Proverbs 16:6
Iniquity is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness, and one turns from evil by the fear of the LORD.
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Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a person who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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Job 1:1
There was a man in the country of Uz named Job. He was a man of complete integrity, who feared God and turned away from evil.
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Psalms 34:11-14
Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.Who is someone who desires life, loving a long life to enjoy what is good?Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.Turn away from evil and do what is good; seek peace and pursue it.
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Ecclesiastes 12:13
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: fear God and keep his commands, because this is for all humanity.
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Isaiah 5:21
Woe to those who consider themselves wise and judge themselves clever.
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Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death.
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Romans 11:25
I don’t want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you will not be conceited: A partial hardening has come upon Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.
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Nehemiah 5:15
The governors who preceded me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them food and wine as well as a pound of silver. Their subordinates also oppressed the people, but because of the fear of God, I didn’t do this.