Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

Bible References

Unto man

Deuteronomy 29:29
The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.
Proverbs 8:4
Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.

To depart

Psalm 34:14
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
Proverbs 3:7
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
Proverbs 13:14
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Isaiah 1:16
Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
1 Peter 3:11
Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

General references

Deuteronomy 32:28
For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any understanding in them.
Job 28:12
But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?
Ecclesiastes 7:24
That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?

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