Here are 100 Bible verses about fear of the Lord, curated from both the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible, King James Version, arranged from most to least relevant.
Proverbs 1:7 KJV
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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Proverbs 8:13 KJV
13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
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Job 28:28 KJV
28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
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Matthew 10:28 KJV
28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
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Psalm 111:10 KJV
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.
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Isaiah 41:10 KJV
10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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Ecclesiastes 12:13 KJV
13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
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Psalm 33:8 KJV
8 Let all the earth fear the Lord: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
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Luke 1:50 KJV
50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
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Proverbs 14:27 KJV
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
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Deuteronomy 10:12 KJV
12 And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,
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Proverbs 19:23 KJV
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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1 John 4:18 KJV
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
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Psalm 25:14 KJV
14 The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.
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Psalm 34:9 KJV
9 O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
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Psalm 86:11 KJV
11 Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.
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2 Timothy 1:7 KJV
7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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Proverbs 14:26 KJV
26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
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Proverbs 3:7 KJV
7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
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Proverbs 9:10 KJV
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
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Psalm 34:4 KJV
4 I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
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Psalm 19:9 KJV
9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
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Psalm 27:1 KJV
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
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Philippians 2:12-13 KJV
12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
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Romans 8:15 KJV
15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
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Deuteronomy 31:6 KJV
6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
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2 Corinthians 7:1 KJV
1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
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Joshua 1:9 KJV
9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
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Psalm 34:11 KJV
11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
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Psalm 23:4 KJV
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
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Exodus 20:20 KJV
20 And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.
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Philippians 4:6-7 KJV
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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Proverbs 29:25 KJV
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
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Psalm 112:1 KJV
1 Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
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1 Peter 2:17 KJV
17 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
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Psalm 118:6 KJV
6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
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Deuteronomy 5:29 KJV
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!
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Isaiah 41:13 KJV
13 For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
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Psalm 103:13 KJV
13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.
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Ephesians 5:21 KJV
21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
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Hebrews 13:6 KJV
6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
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Psalm 56:3 KJV
3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
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1 Peter 1:17 KJV
17 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
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1 Samuel 12:14 KJV
14 If ye will fear the Lord, and serve him, and obey his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the Lord, then shall both ye and also the king that reigneth over you continue following the Lord your God:
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Revelation 1:1 KJV
1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
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1 Peter 3:14 KJV
14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
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Proverbs 16:6 KJV
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
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Joshua 4:24 KJV
24 That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the Lord, that it is mighty: that ye might fear the Lord your God for ever.
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Psalm 31:19 KJV
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!
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Psalm 2:11 KJV
11 Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
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Genesis 22:12 KJV
12 And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.
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Psalm 56:3-4 KJV
3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. 4 In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
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Proverbs 22:4 KJV
4 By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.
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2 Chronicles 17:10 KJV
10 And the fear of the Lord fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.
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1 Peter 5:7 KJV
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
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Proverbs 2:5 KJV
5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
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Hebrews 11:7 KJV
7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
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Proverbs 28:14 KJV
14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
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Psalm 56:4 KJV
4 In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
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Deuteronomy 31:8 KJV
8 And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
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Acts 9:31 KJV
31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
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John 14:27 KJV
27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
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Luke 12:32 KJV
32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
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Romans 8:38-39 KJV
38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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Psalm 51:1-19 KJV
1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou …
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Psalm 115:11 KJV
11 Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield.
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John 14:1 KJV
1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
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Joshua 24:14 KJV
14 Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord.
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John 3:16-17 KJV
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
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Matthew 10:29-31 KJV
29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
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Luke 1:30-31 KJV
30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. 31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.
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Proverbs 15:16 KJV
16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.
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1 Peter 5:6-7 KJV
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
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Hebrews 10:26-31 KJV
26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. 28 He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: 29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he …
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Proverbs 10:27 KJV
27 The fear of the Lord prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
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Proverbs 2:1-6 KJV
1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5 Then shalt …
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Isaiah 43:1 KJV
1 But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.
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Deuteronomy 6:24 KJV
24 And the Lord commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear the Lord our God, for our good always, that he might preserve us alive, as it is at this day.
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Psalm 23:1-6 KJV
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. …
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Proverbs 2:1-5 KJV
1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5 Then …
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Proverbs 23:17 KJV
17 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long.
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Psalm 145:19 KJV
19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
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Luke 12:4-5 KJV
4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. 5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
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Proverbs 31:30 KJV
30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
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Deuteronomy 8:6 KJV
6 Therefore thou shalt keep the commandments of the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.
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Luke 12:5 KJV
5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
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Mark 6:49-50 KJV
49 But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: 50 For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.
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Psalm 46:1 KJV
1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
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Psalm 128:1 KJV
1 Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways.
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Matthew 6:34 KJV
34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
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Psalm 94:19 KJV
19 In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
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Deuteronomy 6:5 KJV
5 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.
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Isaiah 33:6 KJV
6 And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.
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Romans 12:19 KJV
19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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Malachi 3:5 KJV
5 And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the Lord of hosts.
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Deuteronomy 31:12 KJV
12 Gather the people together, men and women, and children, and thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear, and that they may learn, and fear the Lord your God, and observe to do all the words of this law:
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2 Corinthians 5:11 KJV
11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
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Genesis 20:11 KJV
11 And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife’s sake.
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Deuteronomy 17:19 KJV
19 And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the Lord his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them:
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Proverbs 12:25 KJV
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
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