Matthew 10:28
Amplified Bible
28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be afraid of Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
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Matthew 10:28
King James Version
28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
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Proverbs 16:6
Amplified Bible
6
By mercy and lovingkindness and truth [not superficial ritual] wickedness is cleansed from the heart,
And by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.
Proverbs 16:6
King James Version
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
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Proverbs 3:7
Amplified Bible
7
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the Lord [with reverent awe and obedience] and turn [entirely] away from evil.(A)
Proverbs 3:7
King James Version
7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
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1 Timothy 5:20
Amplified Bible
20 As for those [elders] who continue in sin, reprimand them in the presence of all [the congregation], so that the rest will be warned.
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1 Timothy 5:20
King James Version
20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
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Psalm 111:10
Amplified Bible
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.(A)
Psalm 111:10
King James Version
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
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Proverbs 8:13
Amplified Bible
13
“The [reverent] fear and worshipful awe of the Lord includes the hatred of evil;
Pride and arrogance and the evil way,
And the perverted mouth, I hate.
Proverbs 8:13
King James Version
13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
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Proverbs 9:10
Amplified Bible
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.
Proverbs 9:10
King James Version
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
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