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WISDOM AND SOUND ADVICE FROM THE TORAH
stand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.
For the Lord gives wisdom... (Proverbs, 2:1-6)
Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous
man and he will add to his learning. The fear of the Lord is
the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One
[God] is understanding. (Proverbs, 9:9-10)
The Lord is compassionate and gracious... so great is His love
for those who fear Him... so the Lord has compassion on
those who fear Him. (Psalms, 103:8, 11,13)
The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the
wicked are cut short. (Proverbs, 10:27)
He whose walk is upright fears the Lord... (Proverbs, 14:2)
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him,
and He delivers them... Fear the Lord... for those who fear
Him lack nothing. (Psalms, 34:7-9)
For You are great and do marvelous deeds; You alone are
God. Teach me Your way, O Lord, and I will walk in Your
truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your
Name. (Psalms, 86:10-11)
You who fear Him, trust in the Lord—He is their
help and shield [protector]... He will bless those
who fear the Lord small and great alike. (Psalms,
115:11-13)
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