FEAR Isaiah 11:1-3a Part 5 of 5

A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him--the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD--and he will delight in the fear of the LORD.

the Spirit of counsel and of might 

Isaiah 9:6  For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

2 Timothy 1:7  For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

and he will delight in the fear of the LORD 

Isaiah 33:6  He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.

John 8:29  "The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him."

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FEAR Isaiah 11:1-3a Part 4 of 5

A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him--the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD--and he will delight in the fear of the LORD.

The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him 

Matthew 3:16  As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him.

John 1:32-33 Then John gave this testimony: "I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. And I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, 'The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.' "

John 16:13  "But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come."

the Spirit of wisdom and understanding 

Exodus 28:3  "Tell all the skilled workers to whom I have given wisdom in such matters that they are to make garments for Aaron, for his consecration, so he may serve me as priest."

Ephesians 1:17  I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.

Colossians 2:2-3  My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

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FEAR Isaiah 11:1-3a Part 3 of 5

A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him--the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD--and he will delight in the fear of the LORD.

The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him 

Isaiah 44:3  "For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants."

Isaiah 48:16  "Come near me and listen to this: From the first announcement I have not spoken in secret; at the time it happens, I am there." And now the Sovereign LORD has sent me, endowed with his Spirit.

Isaiah 59:21  "As for me, this is my covenant with them," says the LORD. "My Spirit, who is on you, will not depart from you, and my words that I have put in your mouth will always be on your lips, on the lips of your children and on the lips of their descendants--from this time on and forever," says the LORD.

Isaiah 61:1  The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, ...

Ezekiel 37:14  " 'I will put my Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I the LORD have spoken, and I have done it, declares the LORD.' "

Ezekiel 39:29  "I will no longer hide my face from them, for I will pour out my Spirit on the people of Israel, declares the Sovereign LORD."

Joel 2:28  "And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions."

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FEAR Isaiah 11:1-3a Part 2 of 5

A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him--the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD--and he will delight in the fear of the LORD.

from his roots a branch 

Isaiah 4:2  In that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of the survivors in Israel.

will bear fruit 

2 Kings 19:30  "Once more a remnant of the kingdom of Judah will take root below and bear fruit above."

Isaiah 27:6  In the days to come Jacob will take root, Israel will bud and blossom and fill all the world with fruit.

The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him 

Judges 3:10  The Spirit of the LORD came on him, so that he became Israel's judge and went to war. The LORD gave Cushan-Rishathaim king of Aram into the hands of Othniel, who overpowered him.

Isaiah 32:14-15  The fortress will be abandoned, the noisy city deserted; citadel and watchtower will become a wasteland forever, the delight of donkeys, a pasture for flocks, till the Spirit is poured on us from on high, and the desert becomes a fertile field, and the fertile field seems like a forest.

Isaiah 42:1  "Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations."

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FEAR Isaiah 11:1-3a Part 1 of 5

A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him--the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD--and he will delight in the fear of the LORD.

A shoot 

2 Kings 19:26  " 'Their people, drained of power, are dismayed and put to shame. They are like plants in the field, like tender green shoots, like grass sprouting on the roof, scorched before it grows up.' "

Job 14:7  "At least there is hope for a tree: If it is cut down, it will sprout again, and its new shoots will not fail."

will come up from the stump 

Job 14:8-9  "Its roots may grow old in the ground and its stump die in the soil, yet at the scent of water it will bud and put forth shoots like a plant."

of Jesse 

Isaiah 11:10  In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his resting place will be glorious.

Isaiah 9:7  Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.

Matthew 1:1  This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham: ...

Revelation 5:5  Then one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep! See the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals."

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FEAR Ecclesiastes 12:13

Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.

Fear God 

Exodus 20:20  Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning."

1 Samuel 12:24  "But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you."

Job 23:15  "That is why I am terrified before him; when I think of all this, I fear him."

Psalm 19:9  The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous.

Psalm 111:10  He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.

Proverbs 1:7  The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Job 28:25 And he (God) said to the human race, "The fear of the Lord--that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding."

and keep his commandments 

Deuteronomy 4:2  Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the LORD your God that I give you.

for this is the duty of all mankind

Deuteronomy 4:6  Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people."

Job 37:24  "Therefore, people revere him, for does he not have regard for all the wise in heart?"

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FEAR Ecclesiastes 8:12

Although a wicked person who commits a hundred crimes may live a long time, I know that it will go better with those who fear God, who are reverent before him.

I know that it will go better 

Deuteronomy 12:28  Be careful to obey all these regulations I am giving you, so that it may always go well with you and your children after you, because you will be doing what is good and right in the eyes of the LORD your God.

with those who fear God 

Exodus 1:20-21  So God was kind to the midwives and the people increased and became even more numerous. And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own.

who are reverent before him 

Ecclesiastes 3:14  I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that people will fear him.

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FEAR Ecclesiastes 3:14

I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that people will fear him.

Job 23:13-16  "But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? He does whatever he pleases. He carries out his decree against me, and many such plans he still has in store. That is why I am terrified  before him; when I think of all this, I fear him. God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me."

Ecclesiastes 5:7  Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore fear God.

Ecclesiastes 7:16-18  Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise--why destroy yourself? Do not be overwicked, and do not be a fool--why die before your time? It is good to grasp the one and not let go of the other. Whoever fears God will avoid all extremes.

Ecclesiastes 8:12-13  Although a wicked person who commits a hundred crimes may live a long time, I know that it will go better with those who fear God, who are reverent before him. Yet because the wicked do not fear God, it will not go well with them, and their days will not lengthen like a shadow.

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14  Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.

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FEAR Proverbs 29:25

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

Fear of man will prove to be a snare 

1 Samuel 15:24  Then Saul said to Samuel, "I have sinned. I violated the LORD's command and your instructions. I was afraid of the men and so I gave in to them."

Isaiah 51:12-13  "I, even I, am he who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mere mortals, human beings who are but grass, that you forget the LORD your Maker, who stretches out the heavens and who lays the foundations of the earth, that you live in constant terror every day because of the wrath of the oppressor, who is bent on destruction? For where is the wrath of the oppressor?"

John 12:42-43  Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved human praise more than praise from God.

but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe 

Proverbs 28:25  The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the LORD will prosper.

Proverbs 16:20  Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.

Proverbs 18:10  The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Proverbs 28:26  Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.

Proverbs 3:5-6  Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

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FEAR Proverbs 22:4

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

Humility is the fear of the LORD 

Proverbs 18:12  Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 15:33  Wisdom's instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.

its wages are riches and honor and life 

Proverbs 10:27  The fear of the LORD adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

Daniel 4:36-37  At the same time that my sanity was restored, my honor and splendor were returned to me for the glory of my kingdom. My advisers and nobles sought me out, and I was restored to my throne and became even greater than before. Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble.

Proverbs 3:16  Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. (wisdom)

Proverbs 8:18  "With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity." (wisdom)

Proverbs 21:21  Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.

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FEAR Proverbs 19:23

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

Job 4:7-9  "Consider now: Who, being innocent, has ever perished? Where were the upright ever destroyed? As I have observed, those who plow evil and those who sow trouble reap it. At the breath of God they perish; at the blast of his anger they are no more."

Proverbs 10:27  The fear of the LORD adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

Proverbs 3:1-2  My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.

Proverbs 14:26  Whoever fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.

Proverbs 18:10  The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Psalm 71:5-7  For you have been my hope, Sovereign LORD, my confidence since my youth. From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother's womb. I will ever praise you. I have become a sign to many; you are my strong refuge.

Isaiah 33:5-6  The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation of your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.

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FEAR Proverbs 16:6 Part 3 of 3

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

Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for 

 Ezekiel 33:17-20  "Yet your people say, 'The way of the Lord is not just.' But it is their way that is not just. If a righteous person turns from their righteousness and does evil, they will die for it. And if a wicked person turns away from their wickedness and does what is just and right, they will live by doing so. Yet you Israelites say, 'The way of the Lord is not just.' But I will judge each of you according to your own ways."

Hosea 14:1-2  Return, Israel, to the LORD your God. Your sins have been your downfall! Take words with you and return to the LORD. Say to him: "Forgive all our sins and receive us graciously, that we may offer the fruit of our lips."

Hosea 14:4  "I will heal their waywardness and love them freely, for my anger has turned away from them."

through the fear of the LORD 

Genesis 20:11  Abraham replied, "I said to myself, 'There is surely no fear of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife.' "

Exodus 1:17  The midwives, however, feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them to do; they let the boys live.

Proverbs 1:7  The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

evil is avoided 

Exodus 20:20  Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning."

Proverbs 3:7  Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.

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FEAR Proverbs 16:6 Part 2 of 3

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

Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for 

Jeremiah 18:7-10 "If at any time I announce that a nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down and destroyed, and if that nation I warned repents of its evil, then I will relent and not inflict on it the disaster I had planned. And if at another time I announce that a nation or kingdom is to be built up and planted, and if it does evil in my sight and does not obey me, then I will reconsider the good I had intended to do for it."

Ezekiel 18:23 "Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Sovereign LORD. Rather, am I not pleased when they turn from their ways and live?"

Ezekiel 18:30-32 "Therefore, you Israelites, I will judge each of you according to your own ways, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall. Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit. Why will you die, people of Israel? For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent and live!"

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FEAR Proverbs 16:6 Part 1 of 3

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

Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for 

Proverbs 3:3  Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

Psalm 26:2-3 Test me, LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind; for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.

Hosea 4:1 Hear the word of the LORD, you Israelites, because the LORD has a charge to bring against you who live in the land: "There is no faithfulness, no love, no acknowledgement of God in the land."

Isaiah 1:18-20 "Come now, let us settle the matter," says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land; but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword." For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

Isaiah 55:7 Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.

Jeremiah 3:22 "Return, faithless people; I will cure you of backsliding."  "Yes, we will come to you, for you are the LORD our God."

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FEAR Proverbs 15:33

 Wisdom's instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.

Wisdom's instruction is to fear the LORD 

Proverbs 1:7  The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

and humility comes before honor 

Proverbs 11:2  When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

Proverbs 13:10  Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

Proverbs 16:18  Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

Proverbs 18:12  Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 22:4  Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life.

Proverbs 25:6-7  Do not exalt yourself in the king's presence, and do not claim a place among his great men; it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than for him to humiliate you before his nobles.

Proverbs 29:23  Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.

Isaiah 66:1-2  This is what the LORD says: "Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. Where is the house you will build for me? Where will my resting place be? Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?" declares the LORD. "These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word."

Matthew 23:12  "For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted." (also Luke 14:11)

Luke 18:14 "I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."

1 Peter 5:6  Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

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FEAR Proverbs 14:27

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

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life 

Proverbs 10:11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

Proverbs 16:22  Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.

Psalm 37:30 The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak what is just.

turning a person from the snares of death 

Psalm 18:5  The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me.

Proverbs 13:14  The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.

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FEAR Proverbs 14:16 Part 2 of 2

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

but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure 

Isaiah 47:8-11  "Now then, listen you lover of pleasure (Babylon), lounging in your security and saying to yourself 'I am, and there is none besides me. I will never be a widow or suffer the loss of children.' Both of these will overtake you in a moment, on a single day: loss of children and widowhood. They will come upon you in full measure, in spite of your many sorceries and all your potent spells. You have trusted in your wickedness and have said, 'No one sees me.' Your wisdom and knowledge mislead you when you say to yourself, 'I am, and there is none besides me.' Disaster will come upon you, and you will not know how to conjure it away. A calamity will fall upon you that you cannot ward off with a ransom; a catastrophe you cannot foresee will suddenly come upon you."

Jeremiah 22:21  "I warned you when you felt secure, but you said, 'I will not listen!' This has been your way from your youth; you have not obeyed me."

Daniel 8:25  "He will cause deceit to prosper, and he will consider himself superior. When they feel secure, he will destroy many and take his stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be destroyed, but not by human power."

Daniel 11:21  "He will be succeeded by a contemptible person who has not been given the honor of royalty. He will invade the kingdom when its people feel secure, and he will seize it through intrigue."

Daniel 11:24  "When the richest provinces feel secure, he will invade them and will achieve what neither his fathers nor his forefathers did. He will distribute plunder, loot and wealth among his followers. He will plot the overthrow of fortresses--but only for a time."

Amos 6:1 Woe to you who are complacent in Zion, and to you who feel secure on Mount Samaria, you notable men of the foremost nation, to whom the people of Israel come!

Zechariah 1:14-15 Then the angel who was speaking to me said, "Proclaim this word: This is what the LORD Almighty says: 'I am very jealous for Jerusalem and Zion, and I am very angry with the nations that feel secure. I was only a little angry, but they went too far with the punishment.' "

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FEAR Proverbs 14:16 Part 1 of 2

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

The wise fear the LORD and shun evil

Exodus 20:20 Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning."

Proverbs 22:3 The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 3:7 Do not be wise in your own eyes, fear the LORD and shun evil.

but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure 

1 Samuel 25:25 "Please pay no attention, my lord, to that wicked man Nabal. He is just like his name--his name means Fool, and folly goes with him. And as for me, your servant, I did not see the men my lord sent."

Proverbs 21:24 The proud and arrogant person--"Mocker" is his name--behaves with insolent fury.

Proverbs 27:23-24 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.

Judges 18:7 So the five men (from the Danites) left and came to Laish, where they saw that the people were living in safety, like the Sidonians, at peace and secure. And since their land lacked nothing, they were prosperous. Also, they lived a long way from the Sidonians and had no relationship with anyone else.

Isaiah 32:9-10 You women who are so complacent, rise up and listen to me; you daughters who feel secure, hear what I have to say! In little more than a year you who feel secure will tremble; the grape harvest will fail, and the harvest of fruit will not come. Tremble, you complacent women; shudder, you daughters who feel secure! Strip off your fine clothes and wrap yourselves in rags. Beat your breasts for the pleasant fields, for the fruitful vines and for the land of my people, a land overgrown with thorns and briers--yes, mourn for all houses of merriment and for this city of revelry. (Jerusalem)

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FEAR Proverbs 10:27

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

The fear of the LORD adds length to life

Proverbs 10:11  The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

Deuteronomy 11:8-9 Observe therefore all the commands I am giving you today, so that you may have the strength to go in and take over the land that you are crossing over the Jordan to possess, and so that you may live long in the land the LORD swore to your ancestors to give to them and their descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey.

Proverbs 9:10-11 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.

Proverbs 19:23 The fear of the LORD leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.

Proverbs 22:4 Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life.

but the years of the wicked are cut short

Job 15:32   "Before his time he will wither, and his branches will not flourish."

Job 22:15-16 "Will you keep to the old path that the wicked have trod? They were carried off before their time, their foundations washed away by a flood."

Psalm 37:35-36  I have seen a wicked and ruthless man flourishing like a luxuriant native tree, but he soon passed away and was no more; though I looked for him, he could not be found.

Psalm 55:23  But you, God, will bring down the wicked into the pit of decay; the bloodthirsty and deceitful will not live out half their days. But as for me, I trust in you.

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FEAR Proverbs 9:10-12 Part 2 of 2

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.

If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you

Proverbs 3:16-18  Long life is in her (wisdom's) right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed. 

Proverbs 4:20-22  My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one's whole body.

Proverbs 8:35  For those who find me (wisdom) find life and receive favor from the LORD.

Proverbs 14:14  The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

if you are a mocker; you alone will suffer

Proverbs 9:7  Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.

Proverbs 1:22  "How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?"  (wisdom speaking)

Proverbs 1:26  "I in turn will laugh when disaster strikes you; I will mock when calamity overtakes you--..."  (wisdom speaking)

Proverbs 19:29  Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

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FEAR Proverbs 9:10-12 Part 1 of 2

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom

Proverbs 1:7  The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 

and knowledge of the Holy One

Psalm 22:3  Yet you are enthroned as the Holy One; you are the one Israel praises.

Proverbs 30:3  "I have not learned wisdom, nor have I attained to the knowledge of the Holy One."

is understanding

Deuteronomy 4:6  Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people."

For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life

Genesis 15:15  "You, however, will go to your ancestors in peace and be buried at a good old age."

Deuteronomy 11:20-21  Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates, so that your days and the days of your children may be many in the land the LORD swore to give your ancestors, as many as the days that the heavens are above the earth.

Proverbs 3:1-2  My son, do not forget my teachings, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.

Proverbs 10:27 The fear of the LORD adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

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FEAR Proverbs 8:13 Part 3 of 3

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

 evil behavior and perverse speech
Proverbs 2:12-15 Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse, who have left the straight paths to walk in dark ways, who delight in doing wrong and rejoice in the perverseness of evil, whose paths are crooked and who are devious in their ways.
Proverbs 6:16-19  There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.

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FEAR Proverbs 8:13 Part 2 of 3

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

 I hate pride and arrogance

Jeremiah 44:4-6  "Again and again I sent my servants the prophets, who said, 'Do not do this detestable thing that I hate!' But they did not listen or pay attention; they did not turn from their wickedness or stop burning incense to other gods. Therefore, my fierce anger was poured out; it raged against the towns of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem and made them the desolate ruins they are today."

Proverbs 16:18  Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

1 Samuel 2:3  "Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by him deeds are weighed."

Isaiah 13:11 I will punish the world for its evil, the wicked for their sins. I will put an end to the arrogance of the haughty and will humble the pride of the ruthless.

Psalm 10:2-4  In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises. He boasts about the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD. In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.

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FEAR Proverbs 8:13 Part 1 of 3

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

To fear the LORD

Genesis 22:12  "Do not lay a hand on the boy," he said. "Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son." 

Proverbs 3:7  Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.

 Proverbs 16:6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.

is to hate evil

Exodus 20:20  Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning."

Job 28:28 And he (God) said to the human race, "The fear of the Lord--that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding."

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FEAR Proverbs 1:32-33 Part 2 of 2

"For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them; but whoever listens to me (wisdom) will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm."

but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm

Deuteronomy 33:28  "So Israel will live in safety; Jacob will dwell secure in a land of grain and new wine, where the heavens drop dew."

Proverbs 3:23  Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.

Proverbs 1:20-27 Out in the open wisdom calls aloud, she raises her voice in the public square; on top of the wall she cries out, at the city gate she makes her speech: "How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge? Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings. But since you refuse to listen when I call and no one pays attention when I stretch out my hand, since you disregard all my advice and do not accept my rebuke, I in turn will laugh when disaster strikes you; I will mock when calamity overtakes you--when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when disaster sweeps over you like a whirlwind, when distress and trouble overtake you."

Psalm 112:6-8 Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD. Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.

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FEAR Proverbs 1:32-33 Part 1 of 2

"For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them; but whoever listens to me (wisdom) will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm."

 For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them

Proverbs 5:22-23  The evil deeds of the wicked will ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast. For lack of discipline they will die, led astray by their own great folly.

Proverbs 15:10  Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.

Isaiah 66:3b-4  They have chosen their own ways, and they delight in their abominations; so I will choose harsh treatment for them and will bring on them what they dread. For when I called, no one answered, when I spoke, no one listened. They did evil in my sight and chose what displeases me."

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FEAR Proverbs 1:7 Part 2 of 2

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

but fools despise wisdom

Deuteronomy 4:6  Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people."

Jeremiah 8:8-9  " 'How can you say, "We are wise, for we have the law of the LORD," when actually the lying pen of the scribes has handled it falsely? The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and trapped. Since they have rejected the word of the LORD, what kind of wisdom do they have?' "

and instruction

Proverbs 8:33-36  (Wisdom speaking) "Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it. Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. For those who find me find life and receive favor from the LORD. But those who fail to find me harm themselves; all who hate me love death."

Proverbs 9:7-9  Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse. Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you. Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.

Proverbs 12:1  Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.

Proverbs 13:18  Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

Proverbs 15:32-33 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding. Wisdom's instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.

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FEAR Proverbs 1:7 Part 1 of 2

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

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge

 Exodus 20:20 Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning."

Job 23:15 "That is why I am terrified before him; when I think of all this, I fear him."

Psalm 34:11 Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

Psalm 112:1 Praise the LORD. Blessed are those who fear the LORD, who find great delight in his commands.

Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 15:33 Wisdom's instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.

Isaiah 33:6 He will be the sure foundation of your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.

Isaiah 50:10 Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the word of his servant? Let the one who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the LORD and rely on their God.

Isaiah 59:19 From the west, people will fear the name of the LORD, and from the rising of the sun, they will revere his glory. For he will come like a pent-up flood that the breath of the LORD drives along.

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FEAR Psalm 147:10-11

His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of the warrior; the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.

His pleasure is not in the strength
1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."

of the horse
Psalm 33:16-17 No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save.

the LORD delights
Psalm 35:27 May those who delight in my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, "The LORD be exalted, who delights in the well-being of his servant."

in those who fear him
Psalm 33:18 But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, ...
Psalm 103:11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; ...

who put their hope
Psalm 119:43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.

in his unfailing love
Psalm 6:4 Turn, LORD, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.
Psalm 13:5 But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.
Psalm 31:16 Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love.
Psalm 85:7 Show us your unfailing love, LORD, and grant us your salvation.
Psalm 119:41 May your unfailing love come to me, LORD, your salvation, according to your promise; ...
Isaiah 54:10 "Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed," says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

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FEAR Psalm 145:19

He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.

He fulfills the desires
Psalm 20:4 May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.

of those who fear him
Job 22:28 "What you decide on will be done, and light will shine on your ways."

he hears their cry
Psalm 31:22 In my alarm I said, "I am cut off from your sight!" Yet you heard my cry for mercy when I called to you for help.
Psalm 40:1-2 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.

and saves them
1 Samuel 10:17-19 Samuel summoned the people of Israel to the LORD at Mizpah and he said to them, "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: 'I brought Israel up out of Egypt, and I delivered you from the power of Egypt and all the kingdoms that oppressed you.' But you have now rejected your God, who saves you out of all your disasters and calamities. And you have said, 'No, appoint a king over us.' so now present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes and clans."
Psalm 7:10 My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart.
Psalm 34:18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

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