51 Bible Verses about Fearing God

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Proverbs 9:10


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.

Psalm 111:10


The [reverent] fear of the Lord is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom;
A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the Lord;
His praise endures forever.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

When all has been heard, the end of the matter is: fear God [worship Him with awe-filled reverence, knowing that He is almighty God] and keep His commandments, for this applies to every person.

Romans 3:18


There is no fear of God [and His awesome power] before their eyes.”

Proverbs 10:27


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.

Psalm 33:8


Let all the earth fear and worship the Lord;
Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.

Proverbs 15:33


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.

Proverbs 23:17


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.

Proverbs 2:5


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.

Proverbs 1:29


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

Malachi 3:16

Then those who feared the Lord [with awe-filled reverence] spoke to one another; and the Lord paid attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who fear the Lord [with an attitude of reverence and respect] and who esteem His name.

2 Samuel 23:3


“The God of Israel,
The Rock of Israel spoke to me,
‘He who rules over men righteously,
Who rules in the fear of God,

Luke 23:40

But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?

Psalm 128:1

Blessed [happy and sheltered by God’s favor] is everyone who fears the Lord [and worships Him with obedience],
Who walks in His ways and lives according to His commandments.

Ecclesiastes 8:13

But it will not be well for the evil man, nor will he lengthen his days like a shadow, because he does not fear God.

1 Peter 1:17

If you address as Father, the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in [reverent] fear [of Him] and with profound respect for Him throughout the time of your stay on earth.

2 Chronicles 20:29

And the fear of God came on all the kingdoms of those countries when they heard that the Lord had fought against the enemies of Israel.

Psalm 34:9


O [reverently] fear the Lord, you His saints (believers, holy ones);
For to those who fear Him there is no want.

Leviticus 25:17

You shall not wrong one another, but you shall fear your God [with profound reverence]; for I am the Lord your God.

Isaiah 11:3


And He will delight in the fear of the Lord,
And He will not judge by what His eyes see,
Nor make decisions by what His ears hear;

Psalm 55:19


God will hear and humble them,
Even He who sits enthroned from old— Selah.
Because in them there has been no change [of heart],
And they do not fear God [at all].

Exodus 20:20

Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid; for God has come in order to test you, and in order that the fear of Him [that is, a profound reverence for Him] will remain with you, so that you do not sin.”

Psalm 115:13


He will bless those who fear and worship the Lord [with awe-inspired reverence and submissive wonder],
Both the small and the great.

Luke 18:2

saying, “In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and had no respect for man.

Proverbs 31:30


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.

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Malachi 3:16

Then those who feared the Lord [with awe-filled reverence] spoke to one another; and the Lord paid attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who fear the Lord [with an attitude of reverence and respect] and who esteem His name.

Character of saints » Fearing God

Christian conduct » Fearing God

Ecclesiastes 12:13

When all has been heard, the end of the matter is: fear God [worship Him with awe-filled reverence, knowing that He is almighty God] and keep His commandments, for this applies to every person.

Pardon » Should lead to » Fearing God

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Psalm 119:120


My flesh trembles in [reverent] fear of You,
And I am afraid and in awe of Your judgments.

Individuals Fearing God

Genesis 22:12

The Lord said, “Do not reach out [with the knife in] your hand against the boy, and do nothing to [harm] him; for now I know that you fear God [with reverence and profound respect], since you have not withheld from Me your son, your only son [of promise].”

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