Bible Verses About Fear of the Lord

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.”

“To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.”

“And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!”

“Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him.”

“His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.”

“The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.”

“The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.”

“There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.”

“The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.”

“Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.”

“Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.”

“Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.”

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

“The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.”

“I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.”

“Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”

“Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.”

“Do not be afraid,” Moses replied. “For God has come to test you, so that the fear of Him may be before you, to keep you from sinning.”

“The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.”

“Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.”

“Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.”

“If only they had such a heart to fear Me and keep all My commandments always, so that it might be well with them and with their children forever.”

“For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you.”

“As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.”

“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.”

“If you fear the LORD and serve Him and obey His voice, and if you do not rebel against the command of the LORD, and if both you and the king who rules over you follow the LORD your God, then all will be well.”

“So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

“Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.”

“By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.”

“But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

“Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.”

“He did this so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the LORD is mighty, and so that you may always fear the LORD your God.”

“How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You!”

“The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.”

“Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him,” said the angel, “for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from me.”

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise — in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

“Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.”

“And the dread of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat.”

“By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.”

“Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.”

“In God, whose word I praise — in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

“The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.”

“You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.”

“Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; cast aside the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates and in Egypt, and serve the LORD.”

“For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. When Nathan the prophet came to him after his adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You may be proved right when You speak and blameless when You judge. Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother conceived me. Surely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place. Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones You have crushed rejoice. Hide Your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Your presence; take not Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners will return to You. Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing of Your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise. For You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; You take no pleasure in burnt offerings. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise. In Your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem. Then You will delight in righteous sacrifices, in whole burnt offerings; then bulls will be offered on Your altar.”

“Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.”

“The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.”

“And the LORD commanded us to observe all these statutes and to fear the LORD our God, that we may always be prosperous and preserved, as we are to this day.”