He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

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Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
    but those who despise him are devious in their ways.

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26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

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26 Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,(A)
    and for their children it will be a refuge.(B)

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27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

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27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,(A)
    turning a person from the snares of death.(B)

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16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.

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16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
    than great wealth with turmoil.(A)

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33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

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33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,(A)
    and humility comes before honor.(B)

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By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

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Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;
    through the fear of the Lord(A) evil is avoided.(B)

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23 The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

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23 The fear of the Lord leads to life;
    then one rests content, untouched by trouble.(A)

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By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.

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Humility is the fear of the Lord;
    its wages are riches and honor(A) and life.(B)

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17 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long.

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Saying 15

17 Do not let your heart envy(A) sinners,
    but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.

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18 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.

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18 There is surely a future hope for you,
    and your hope will not be cut off.(A)

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