'Lord' in the Bible

The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence];But arrogant fools despise [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction and self-discipline.

Because they hated knowledgeAnd did not choose the fear of the Lord [that is, obeying Him with reverence and awe-filled respect],

Then you will understand the [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome]And discover the knowledge of God.

For the Lord gives [skillful and godly] wisdom;From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heartAnd do not rely on your own insight or understanding.

Do not be wise in your own eyes;Fear the Lord [with reverent awe and obedience] and turn [entirely] away from evil.

Honor the Lord with your wealthAnd with the first fruits of all your crops (income);

My son, do not reject or take lightly the discipline of the Lord [learn from your mistakes and the testing that comes from His correction through discipline];Nor despise His rebuke,

For those whom the Lord loves He corrects,Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.

The Lord by His wisdom has founded the earth;By His understanding He has established the heavens.

For the Lord will be your confidence, firm and strong,And will keep your foot from being caught [in a trap].

For the devious are repulsive to the Lord;But His private counsel is with the upright [those with spiritual integrity and moral courage].

The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked,But He blesses the home of the just and righteous.

For the ways of man are directly before the eyes of the Lord,And He carefully watches all of his paths [all of his comings and goings].

These six things the Lord hates;Indeed, seven are repulsive to Him:

“The [reverent] fear and worshipful awe of the Lord includes the hatred of evil;Pride and arrogance and the evil way,And the perverted mouth, I hate.

“The Lord created and possessed me at the beginning of His way,Before His works of old [were accomplished].

“For whoever finds me (Wisdom) finds lifeAnd obtains favor and grace from the Lord.

The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence],And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight.

The Lord will not allow the righteous to hunger [God will meet all his needs],But He will reject and cast away the craving of the wicked.

The blessing of the Lord brings [true] riches,And He adds no sorrow to it [for it comes as a blessing from God].

The [reverent] fear of the Lord [worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect] prolongs one’s life,But the years of the wicked will be shortened.

The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the upright,But it is ruin to those who do evil.

A false balance and dishonest business practices are extremely offensive to the Lord,But an accurate scale is His delight.

The perverse in heart are repulsive and shamefully vile to the Lord,But those who are blameless and above reproach in their walk are His delight!

A good man will obtain favor from the Lord,But He will condemn a man who devises evil.

Lying lips are extremely disgusting to the Lord,But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

He who walks in uprightness [reverently] fears the Lord [and obeys and worships Him with profound respect],But he who is devious in his ways despises Him.

In the [reverent] fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,And His children will [always] have a place of refuge.

The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that leads to obedience and worship] is a fountain of life,So that one may avoid the snares of death.

The eyes of the Lord are in every place,Watching the evil and the good [in all their endeavors].

The sacrifice of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord,But the prayer of the upright is His delight!

The way [of life] of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord,But He loves one who pursues righteousness [personal integrity, moral courage and honorable character].

Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead) and Abaddon (the abyss, the place of eternal punishment) lie open before the Lord—How much more the hearts and inner motives of the children of men.

Better is a little with the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the LordThan great treasure and trouble with it.

The Lord will tear down the house of the proud and arrogant (self-righteous),But He will establish and protect the boundaries [of the land] of the [godly] widow.

Evil plans and thoughts of the wicked are exceedingly vile and offensive to the Lord,But pure words are pleasant words to Him.

The Lord is far from the wicked [and distances Himself from them],But He hears the prayer of the [consistently] righteous [that is, those with spiritual integrity and moral courage].

The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the instruction for wisdom [its starting point and its essence];And before honor comes humility.

The plans and reflections of the heart belong to man,But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

All the ways of a man are clean and innocent in his own eyes [and he may see nothing wrong with his actions],But the Lord weighs and examines the motives and intents [of the heart and knows the truth].

Commit your works to the Lord [submit and trust them to Him],And your plans will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance].

The Lord has made everything for its own purpose,Even the wicked [according to their role] for the day of evil.

Everyone who is proud and arrogant in heart is disgusting and exceedingly offensive to the Lord;Be assured he will not go unpunished.

By mercy and lovingkindness and truth [not superficial ritual] wickedness is cleansed from the heart,And by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.

When a man’s ways please the Lord,He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life],But the Lord directs his steps and establishes them.

He who pays attention to the word [of God] will find good,And blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is he who trusts [confidently] in the Lord.

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

The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,But the Lord tests hearts.

He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteousAre both repulsive to the Lord.

The name of the Lord is a strong tower;The righteous runs to it and is safe and set on high [far above evil].

He who finds a [true and faithful] wife finds a good thingAnd obtains favor and approval from the Lord.

The foolishness of man undermines his way [ruining whatever he undertakes];Then his heart is resentful and rages against the Lord [for, being a fool, he blames the Lord instead of himself].

House and wealth are the inheritance from fathers,But a wise, understanding, and sensible wife is [a gift and blessing] from the Lord.

He who keeps and obeys the commandment [of the Lord] keeps (guards) his own life,But he who is careless of his ways and conduct will die.

He who is gracious and lends a hand to the poor lends to the Lord,And the Lord will repay him for his good deed.

The fear of the Lord leads to life,So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.

Differing weights [one for buying and another for selling] and differing measures,Both of them are detestable and offensive to the Lord.

The hearing ear and the seeing eye,The [omnipotent] Lord has made both of them.

Do not say, “I will repay evil”;Wait [expectantly] for the Lord, and He will rescue and save you.

Differing weights are detestable and offensive to the Lord,And fraudulent scales are not good.

Man’s steps are ordered and ordained by the Lord.How then can a man [fully] understand his way?

The spirit (conscience) of man is the lamp of the Lord,Searching and examining all the innermost parts of his being.

The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord;He turns it whichever way He wishes.

Every man’s way is right in his own eyes,But the Lord weighs and examines the hearts [of people and their motives].

To do righteousness and justiceIs more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice [for wrongs repeatedly committed].

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable and offensive [to the Lord].How much more [unacceptable and insulting can it be] when he brings it with evil intention?

There is no [human] wisdom or understandingOr counsel [that can prevail] against the Lord.

The horse is prepared for the day of battle,But deliverance and victory belong to the Lord.

The rich and poor have a common bond;The Lord is the Maker of them all.

The reward of humility [that is, having a realistic view of one’s importance] and the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the LordIs riches, honor, and life.

The eyes of the Lord keep guard over knowledge and the one who has it,But He overthrows the words of the treacherous.

The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit [deep and inescapable];He who is cursed by the Lord [because of his adulterous sin] will fall into it.

So that your trust and reliance and confidence may be in the Lord,I have taught these things to you today, even to you.

For the Lord will plead their caseAnd take the life of those who rob them.

Do not let your heart envy sinners [who live godless lives and have no hope of salvation],But [continue to] live in the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord day by day.

Listen, my son, and be wise,And direct your heart in the way [of the Lord].

Or the Lord will see your gloating and be displeased,And turn His anger away from your enemy.

My son, fear the Lord and the king;And do not associate with those who are given to change [of allegiance, and are revolutionary],

For their tragedy will rise suddenly,And who knows the punishment that both [the Lord and the king] will bring on the rebellious?

For in doing so, you will heap coals of fire upon his head,And the Lord will reward you.

Evil men do not understand justice,But they who long for and seek the Lord understand it fully.

Blessed and favored by God is the man who fears [sin and its consequence] at all times,But he who hardens his heart [and is determined to sin] will fall into disaster.

An arrogant and greedy man stirs up strife,But he who trusts in the Lord will be blessed and prosper.

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

The fear of man brings a snare,But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the Lord will be exalted and safe.

Many seek the ruler’s favor,But justice for man comes from the Lord.

An unjust man is repulsive to the righteous,And he who is upright in the way [of the Lord] is repulsive to the wicked.

Two things I have asked of You;Do not deny them to me before I die:

So that I will not be full and deny You and say, “Who is the Lord?”Or that I will not be poor and steal,And so profane the name of my God.

Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain,But a woman who fears the Lord [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.