Job 28:28

He has commanded mankind: "To fear the Lord that is wisdom; to move away from evil that is understanding.'"

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; sound understanding belongs to those who practice it. Praise of God endures forever.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Deuteronomy 4:6

Observe them carefully, because this will show your wisdom and discernment in the eyes of people who'll listen to all these decrees. Then they'll say: "Surely this great nation is a wise and discerning people.'

Proverbs 9:10

The fear of the LORD is where wisdom begins, and knowing holiness demonstrates understanding.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Let the conclusion of all of these thoughts be heard: Fear God and obey his commandments, for this is what it means to be human.

Proverbs 3:7

Do not be wise in your own opinion. Fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

Deuteronomy 29:29

"The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but what has been revealed belongs to us and to our children forever, so that we might observe the words of this Law."

Psalm 34:14

Avoid evil and do good! Seek peace and pursue it!

Proverbs 8:4-5

"I'm calling to you, men! What I have to say pertains to all mankind!

Proverbs 8:26-32

Even though he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the world's first grains of dust,

Proverbs 13:14

What the wise have to teach is a fountain of life and causes someone to avoid the snares of death.

Proverbs 16:17

The road of the upright circumvents evil, and whoever watches how he lives preserves his life.

Isaiah 1:16

"Wash yourselves, and make yourselves clean; remove your evil behavior from my presence; stop practicing what is evil.

2 Timothy 2:19

However, God's solid foundation still stands. It has this inscription on it: "The Lord knows those who belong to him," and "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from evil."

James 3:13-17

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his noble conduct that his actions are done humbly and wisely.

1 Peter 3:11

He must turn away from evil and do good. He must seek peace and pursue it.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

Bible References

Unto man

Deuteronomy 29:29
"The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but what has been revealed belongs to us and to our children forever, so that we might observe the words of this Law."
Proverbs 8:4
"I'm calling to you, men! What I have to say pertains to all mankind!

To depart

Psalm 34:14
Avoid evil and do good! Seek peace and pursue it!
Proverbs 3:7
Do not be wise in your own opinion. Fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
Proverbs 13:14
What the wise have to teach is a fountain of life and causes someone to avoid the snares of death.
Proverbs 16:17
The road of the upright circumvents evil, and whoever watches how he lives preserves his life.
Isaiah 1:16
"Wash yourselves, and make yourselves clean; remove your evil behavior from my presence; stop practicing what is evil.
2 Timothy 2:19
However, God's solid foundation still stands. It has this inscription on it: "The Lord knows those who belong to him," and "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from evil."
1 Peter 3:11
He must turn away from evil and do good. He must seek peace and pursue it.

General references

Deuteronomy 32:28
They are a nation devoid of purpose and without insight.
Job 28:12
"Where can wisdom be found? Where is understanding's home?
Ecclesiastes 7:24
Whatever it is, it's far off and most profound. Who can attain it?

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