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Despisement » What fools despise
A fool rejects his father's discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.
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Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
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Fear » The fear of the lord
The commands to fear the Lord are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthy and absolutely just.
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Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.
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Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.
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And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"
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Fearing the Lord leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.
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Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the Lord one avoids evil.
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To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.
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The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.
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Fearing the Lord prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened.
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In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and it will be a refuge for his children. The fear of the Lord is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares.
The reward for humility and fearing the Lord is riches and honor and life.
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The Lord is exalted, indeed, he lives in heaven; he fills Zion with justice and fairness. He is your constant source of stability; he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him.
Fear of God » Promises concerning
Then those who respected the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord took notice. A scroll was prepared before him in which were recorded the names of those who respected the Lord and honored his name.
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Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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If you fear the Lord, serving him and obeying him and not rebelling against what he says, and if both you and the king who rules over you follow the Lord your God, all will be well.
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The Lord shows his faithful followers the way they should live.
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How great is your favor, which you store up for your loyal followers! In plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter in you.
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As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on his faithful followers.
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The Lord takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.
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Who among you fears the Lord? Who obeys his servant? Whoever walks in deep darkness, without light, should trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God.
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from generation to generation he is merciful to those who fear him.
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but in every nation the person who fears him and does what is right is welcomed before him.
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Fools » Despise instruction
A fool rejects his father's discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.
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Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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Hate » What fools hate
A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools abhor turning away from evil.
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Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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Instruction » Of children encouraged » Spiritual instruction despised
But they mocked God's messengers, despised his warnings, and ridiculed his prophets. Finally the Lord got very angry at his people and there was no one who could prevent his judgment.
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Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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"How long will you simpletons love naivet?? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?
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The messengers journeyed from city to city through the land of Ephraim and Manasseh as far as Zebulun, but people mocked and ridiculed them.
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For you hate instruction and reject my words.
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And you will say, "How I hated discipline! My heart spurned reproof!
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Instruction » Who despises instruction
A fool rejects his father's discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.
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Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
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God says this to the evildoer: "How can you declare my commands, and talk about my covenant? For you hate instruction and reject my words.
Knowledge » What is the beginning of knowledge
Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.
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Knowledge » The fear (reverence) of the lord is the beginning of
Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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Rejection » Of Christ » Of spiritual instruction
But they mocked God's messengers, despised his warnings, and ridiculed his prophets. Finally the Lord got very angry at his people and there was no one who could prevent his judgment.
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Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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"How long will you simpletons love naivet?? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?
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The messengers journeyed from city to city through the land of Ephraim and Manasseh as far as Zebulun, but people mocked and ridiculed them.
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For you hate instruction and reject my words.
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And you will say, "How I hated discipline! My heart spurned reproof!
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Titles and names of the wicked » Fools
Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools
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Wisdom » What is wisdom
Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"
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To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.
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The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.
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The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.
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Look! I have taught you statutes and ordinances just as the Lord my God told me to do, so that you might carry them out in the land you are about to enter and possess. So be sure to do them, because this will testify of your wise understanding to the people who will learn of all these statutes and say, "Indeed, this great nation is a very wise people."
Wisdom » Who despises wisdom
A fool rejects his father's discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.
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Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
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