Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Observe the commands of the Lord your God, walking in obedience to him and revering him.

Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.

Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.

Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love.

And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own.

Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.

Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.

But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.

It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him.

Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever!

Now let the fear of the Lord be on you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.

May God bless us still, so that all the ends of the earth will fear him.

“You expected much, but see, it turned out to be little. What you brought home, I blew away. Why?” declares the Lord Almighty. “Because of my house, which remains a ruin, while each of you is busy with your own house.

To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.

Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to observe the Lord’s commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good?

Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.

But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.

Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands.

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.