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The LORD

Fearing Him, trusting Him, and who is really in charge.

• 1:7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
• 2:6-8For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity, to guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His saints.
• 3:5-6Trust 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.
• 3:7-8Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. This will bring healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.
• 3:11-12My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke; for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.
• 3:19-20The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding. By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open, and the clouds dripped with dew.
• 3:33The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous.
• 6:16-19There are six things that 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 run swiftly to evil, a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.
• 8:22-31The LORD created me as His first course, before His works of old. From everlasting I was established, from the beginning, before the earth began. When there were no watery depths, I was brought forth, when no springs were overflowing with water. Before the mountains were settled, before the hills, I was brought forth, before He made the land or fields, or any of the dust of the earth. I was there when He established the heavens, when He inscribed a circle on the face of the deep, when He established the clouds above, when the fountains of the deep gushed forth, when He set a boundary for the sea, so that the waters would not surpass His command, when He marked out the foundations of the earth. Then I was a skilled craftsman at His side, and His delight day by day, rejoicing always in His presence. I was rejoicing in His whole world, delighting together in the sons of men.
• 9:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
• 10:3The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked.
• 10:22The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.
• 10:24What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
• 10:25When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever.
• 10:27The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.
• 10:28The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectations of the wicked will perish.
• 10:29The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright, but destruction awaits those who do evil.
• 10:30The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not inhabit the land.
• 11:20The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.
• 12:2The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
• 12:21No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
• 14:2He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
• 14:26He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
• 14:27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
• 14:32The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.
• 15:3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.
• 15:8The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
• 15:9The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
• 15:11Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!
• 15:16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
• 15:26The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.
• 15:29The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
• 15:33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
• 16:1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
• 16:2All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.
• 16:3Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
• 16:4The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.
• 16:6By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
• 16:7When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
• 16:9A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
• 16:20Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
• 16:33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
• 17:3A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
• 18:10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
• 19:3A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
• 19:21Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
• 19:23The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
• 20:12Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.
• 20:24A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?
• 20:25It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.
• 20:27The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.
• 21:2All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
• 21:12The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.
• 21:18The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright.
• 21:27The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—how much more so when brought with ill intent!
• 21:30There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
• 21:31A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.
• 22:12The LORD’s eyes keep watch over knowledge, but He frustrates the words of the faithless.
• 23:17-18Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD. For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
• 28:9Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
• 28:13He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
• 28:14Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
• 28:25A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
• 29:18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
• 29:25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
• 30:1-6These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out. Surely I am the most ignorant of men, and I lack the understanding of a man. I have not learned wisdom, and I have no knowledge of the Holy One. Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His 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, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar.
• 31:30Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

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