11 Bible Verses about Godly Reverence

Then God said, “Do not come near; take your sandals off your feet [out of respect], because the place on which you are standing is holy ground.”

The captain of the Lord’s army said to Joshua, “Remove your sandals from your feet, because the place where you are standing is holy (set apart to the Lord).” And Joshua did so.

Tremble [with anger or fear], and do not sin;
Meditate in your heart upon your bed and be still [reflect on your sin and repent of your rebellion]. Selah.

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

A God greatly feared and reverently worshiped in the council of the holy [angelic] ones,
And awesome above all those who are around Him?

He has sent redemption to His people;
He has ordained His covenant forever;
Holy and awesome is His name—[inspiring reverence and godly fear].

“But the Lord is in His holy temple.
Let all the earth hush and be silent before Him.”

and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness,

holding to a form of [outward] godliness (religion), although they have denied its power [for their conduct nullifies their claim of faith]. Avoid such people and keep far away from them.

Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, and offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship with reverence and awe;

for kings and all who are in [positions of] high authority, so that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.