• Proverbs 9:10
    " The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
    And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

     
  • Psalm 111:10
    The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
    A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
    His praise endures forever.

     
  • Proverbs 15:33
    The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom,
    And before honor is humility.
     
  • Job 28:20-28
    “From where then does wisdom come?
    And where is the place of understanding? It is hidden from the eyes of all living,
    And concealed from the birds of the air. Destruction and Death say,
    ‘We have heard a report about it with our ears.’ God understands its way,
    And He knows its place. For He looks to the ends of the earth,
    And sees under the whole heavens, To establish a weight for the wind,
    And apportion the waters by measure. When He made a law for the rain,
    And a path for the thunderbolt, Then He saw wisdom and declared it;
    He prepared it, indeed, He searched it out. And to man He said,
    " Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom,
    And to depart from evil is understanding.""
     
  • Ecclesiastes 12:13
    Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:
    Fear God and keep His commandments,
    For this is man's all.

     


Related Scriptures

  • Proverbs 1:7
    The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,
    But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
     
  • Proverbs 8:12-14
    “ I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,
    And find out knowledge and discretion.
    The fear of the LORD is to hate evil;
    Pride and arrogance and the evil way
    And the perverse mouth I hate.
    Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom;
    I am understanding, I have strength.

     

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Resources

The Fear of God

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The fear of God is presented as the cornerstone of true wisdom and knowledge. Proverbs 1:7 declares that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, emphasizing that this fear is not merely reverence or respect, but carries a deeper connotation of dread and fright, intended by God to be integral to our understanding. …


Hating Evil, Fearing God

'Ready Answer' by David C. Grabbe

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, as stated in Proverbs 9:10, where it is linked with the knowledge of the Holy Ones, the Father and the Son, leading to understanding and eternal life. This reverential awe and respect for God produces wisdom in making sound choices, exercising good judgment, and understanding …


What Do You Fear? (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, as Solomon writes in Proverbs 9:10, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. This proper fear of God aligns with the sound mind that comes from exercising the Holy Spirit, for together they produce wisdom and understanding. Knowledge of the Holy One implies a close and …


Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Six)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon concludes with a profound truth about the essence of wisdom, emphasizing that the fear of God and keeping His commandments provide safe guidance in every situation. This conclusion serves as a secure path, ensuring that one does not provoke God by choosing to follow His way. Even when life …


The Sovereignty of God (Part Ten)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The fear of God stands as the foundation of wisdom, marking the starting point for a right relationship with Him. God's own word declares that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, emphasizing that true understanding and right action stem from a deep, reverential awe of Him. This fear is not merely terror or faint …


Deuteronomy: Fear

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Fear of God is the essential starting point for wisdom and a right relationship with Him. It is not merely terror or dread, as the children of Israel displayed at Mount Sinai, where they were paralyzed by fear of death in His presence, lacking reverence or devotion. Instead, God desires a proper fear, one that motivates …


Resuming Ecclesiastes (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The fear of God stands as the foundation of wisdom, guiding us to make right choices in a world filled with vanity. Solomon, in Ecclesiastes 12:13, declares that fearing God is everything, the key to navigating the labyrinth of life's decisions. This reverence for Him means paying extra special attention to His words, knowing …


Christ Our Wisdom

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Regardless of knowledge, true wisdom can only be attained through the fear of the Lord and keeping His Commandments through the power of His Holy Spirit.



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