51 Bible Verses about Fearing God

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Ecclesiastes 12:13

Let the conclusion of all of these thoughts be heard: Fear God and obey his commandments, for this is what it means to be human.

Psalm 33:8

Let all the world fear the LORD; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him;

Proverbs 23:17

Never let yourself envy sinners; instead, remain in fear of the LORD every day,

Proverbs 1:29

"Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD;

Malachi 3:16

Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other. The LORD listened and took note, and a scroll of remembrance was written in his presence about those who fear the LORD and honor His name.

Job 1:9

But in response, Satan asked the LORD, "Does Job fear God for nothing?

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has talked to me. "When one is governing men justly, he fears God while governing.

Luke 23:40

But the other criminal rebuked him, "Aren't you afraid of God, since you are suffering the same penalty?

Ecclesiastes 8:13

But things will not go well for the wicked person: he will not lengthen his life like a shadow, since he has no fear before God.

2 Chronicles 20:29

Fear of God seized all of the kingdoms in the surrounding territories when they heard that the LORD had battled Israel's enemies.

Psalm 34:9

Fear the LORD, you holy ones of his; for those who fear him lack nothing.

Leviticus 25:17

No one is to cheat his neighbor. Instead, you are to fear your God, because I am the LORD your God.

Isaiah 11:3

His delight will be in the fear of the LORD. He won't judge by what his eyes see, nor decide disputes by what his ears hear,

Psalm 55:19

God, who is enthroned from long ago, will hear me and humble them. Interlude Because they do not repent, they do not fear God.

Exodus 20:20

Moses told the people, "Don't be afraid, for God has come to test you, so that you may fear him in order that you don't sin."

Psalm 115:13

He will bless those who fear the LORD, both the important and the insignificant together.

Luke 18:2

He said, "In a city there was a judge who didn't fear God or respect people.

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Malachi 3:16

Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other. The LORD listened and took note, and a scroll of remembrance was written in his presence about those who fear the LORD and honor His name.

Character of saints » Fearing God

Matthew 3:16

At this, he permitted him to be baptized. When Jesus had been baptized, he immediately came up out of the water. Suddenly, the heavens opened up for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him.

Christian conduct » Fearing God

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Let the conclusion of all of these thoughts be heard: Fear God and obey his commandments, for this is what it means to be human.

Pardon » Should lead to » Fearing God

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Fearing God's Word

Psalm 119:120

My flesh trembles out of fear of you, and I am in awe of your judgments. Ayin

Individuals Fearing God

Genesis 22:12

"Don't lay your hand on the youth!" he said. "Don't do anything to him, because I've just demonstrated that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only unique one, from me."

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