The Fear of the Lord is the Key - Proverbs 10

Proverbs 10:27 (ESV Strong's)

The fear of the Lord prolongs life,

but the years of the wicked will be short.

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Here are the other proverbs that speak to the Fear of the Lord.  It is the theme of Proverbs.  Note what happens in our lives when we fear the Lord:

1. We obtain knowledge:

Proverbs 1:7 (ESV Strong's)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;

fools despise wisdom and instruction.

2. We see who hates knowledge:

Proverbs 1:29 (ESV Strong's)

Because they hated knowledge

and did not choose the fear of the Lord,

3. We know God:

Proverbs 2:5 (ESV Strong's)

then you will understand the fear of the Lord

and find the knowledge of God.

4. We hate evil:

Proverbs 8:13 (ESV Strong's)

The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil.

Pride and arrogance and the way of evil

and perverted speech I hate.

5. We obtain wisdom:

Proverbs 9:10 (ESV Strong's)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,

and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.

6. We prolong our life:

Proverbs 10:27 (ESV Strong's)

The fear of the Lord prolongs life,

but the years of the wicked will be short.

7. We gain confidence:

Proverbs 14:26 (ESV Strong's)

In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence,

and his children will have a refuge.

8. We avoid the snares of life/death:

Proverbs 14:27 (ESV Strong's)

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,

that one may turn away from the snares of death.

9. We are content:

Proverbs 15:16 (ESV Strong's)

Better is a little with the fear of the Lord

than great treasure and trouble with it.

10. We learn humbly:

Proverbs 15:33 (ESV Strong's)

The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,

and humility comes before honor.

11. We turn from evil:

Proverbs 16:6 (ESV Strong's)

By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,

and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil.

12. We have a satisfied life:

Proverbs 19:23 (ESV Strong's)

The fear of the Lord leads to life,

and whoever has it rests satisfied;

he will not be visited by harm.

13. We have a rich life:

Proverbs 22:4 (ESV Strong's)

The reward for humility and fear of the Lord

is riches and honor and life.

14. We avoid envy:

Proverbs 23:17 (ESV Strong's)

Let not your heart envy sinners,

but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day.