fear
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 wisdom,And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord,Than great treasure with trouble.
A wise man fears and departs from evil,But a fool rages and is self-confident.
I also will laugh at your calamity;I will mock when your terror comes,
Because they hated knowledgeAnd did not choose the fear of the Lord,
When your terror comes like a storm,And your destruction comes like a whirlwind,When distress and anguish come upon you.
Then you will understand the fear of the Lord,And find the knowledge of God.
But whoever listens to me will dwell safely,And will be secure, without fear of evil.”
The fear of the Lord leads to life,And he who has it will abide in satisfaction;He will not be visited with evil.