为什么说“敬畏耶和华是智慧的开端；认识至圣者便是聪明。”(箴

因这世界的智慧，在　神看是愚拙。如经上记着说：“主叫有智慧的，中了自己的诡计”； (哥林多前书3:19 和合本)
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness” ; (1 Corinthians3:19 NIV)

惟独从上头来的智慧，先是清洁，后是和平，温良柔顺，满有怜悯，多结善果，没有偏见，没有假冒。 (雅各书3:17 和合本)
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. (James3:NIV）

敬畏耶和华就是生命的泉源，可以使人离开死亡的网罗。(箴言14:27 和合本)
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death. (Proverbs14:27 NIV)

敬畏耶和华的，得着生命；他必恒久知足，不遭祸患。(箴言19:23 和合本)
The fear of the LORD leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble. (Proverbs19:23 NIV)

敬畏耶和华心存谦卑，就得富有、尊荣、生命为赏赐。(箴言22:4 和合本)
Humility is the fear of the LORD ; its wages are riches and honor and life. (Proverbs22:4 NIV)

敬畏耶和华的，大有倚靠；他的儿女也有避难所。(箴言14:26 和合本)
Whoever fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge. (Proverbs14:26 NIV)

凡敬畏耶和华的，无论大小，主必赐福给他。(诗篇115:13 和合本)
he will bless those who fear the LORD — small and great alike. (Psalm115:13 NIV)

你们敬畏耶和华的，要倚靠耶和华！他是你们的帮助和你们的盾牌。(诗篇115:11 和合本)
You who fear him, trust in the LORD — he is their help and shield. (Psalm115:11 NIV)

谁敬畏耶和华，耶和华必指示他当选择的道路。(诗篇25:12 和合本)
Who, then, are those who fear the LORD ? He will instruct them in the ways they should choose.(Psalm25:12 NIV)