²³ As for the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in abundant justice: he will not afflict. ²⁴ Men do therefore fear him: he respects not any that are wise of heart.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:28

And fear not them who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

1 Corinthians 1:26

For you see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

Job 5:13

He takes the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the cunning is quickly ended.

Psalm 130:4

But there is forgiveness with you, that you may be feared.

Isaiah 5:21

Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Ecclesiastes 9:11

I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happens to them all.

Jeremiah 32:39

And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me forever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:

Jeremiah 33:9

And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honor before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them: and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I provide for it.

Hosea 3:5

Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the LORD their God, and David their king; and shall fear the LORD and his goodness in the latter days.

Matthew 11:25-26

At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them unto babes.

Luke 10:21

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in your sight.

Luke 12:4-5

And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

Romans 2:4

Or despise you the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?

Romans 11:20-22

Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Be not arrogant, but fear:

1 Corinthians 3:19

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He takes the wise in their own craftiness.