Bible Verses about “the fear of god”
The Bible contains 14 verses about the fear of god across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.”
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.”
“"You shall not take the name of Yahweh your God in vain, for Yahweh will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.”
“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.”
“For it is God who works in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.”
“So then, my beloved, even as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”
“The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.”
“Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?”
“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
“The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.”
“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!”
“The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.”