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.
Unto man
To depart
General references
Bible References
Unto man
Deuteronomy 29:29
Secret things belong to the Lord our God, but those that are revealed belong to us and our descendants forever, so that we might obey all the words of this law.
Proverbs 8:4
"To you, O people, I call out, and my voice calls to all mankind.
To depart
Psalm 34:14
Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!
Proverbs 3:7
Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
Proverbs 13:14
Instruction from the wise is like a life-giving fountain, to turn a person from deadly snares.
Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; the one who guards his way safeguards his life.
Isaiah 1:16
Wash! Cleanse yourselves! Remove your sinful deeds from my sight. Stop sinning!
2 Timothy 2:19
However, God's solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil."
1 Peter 3:11
And he must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
General references
Deuteronomy 32:28
They are a nation devoid of wisdom, and there is no understanding among them.
Job 28:12
"But wisdom -- where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?
Ecclesiastes 7:24
Whatever has happened is beyond human understanding; it is far deeper than anyone can fathom.