Ecclesiastes 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Proverbs 23:17 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
SOME OF THE MANY BEFITS OF FEARING GOD
It will be well with you and your children forever: Deuteronomy 5:29 O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!
You will know God’s ways and Experience His covenant: Psalms 25:14 The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.
God’s Goodness: Psalms 31:19 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!
God’s Watch Care: Psalms 33:18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
God’s Mercy: Psalms 103:11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. Luk 1:50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
God’s Deliverance: Psalms 34:7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
God’s Protection: Psalms 115:11 Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.
Soul’s Satisfaction: Psalms 34:9 O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
Soul’s flourishing and protection: Proverbs 19:23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
God’s Blessing: Psalms 115:13 He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.
God’s Wisdom: Psalms 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
A Place of Refuge: Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
A Fountain of Life: Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Riches, honor, and life: Proverbs 22:4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
Fulfilled desire, prayers answered, and salvation: Psalms 145:19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
Prolonged Days: Proverbs 10:27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.