Job 28:28 Cross References

Job 28:28

28: And this is what he says to all humanity: `The fear of the Lord is true wisdom; to forsake evil is real understanding.'"

Reverence for the LORD is the foundation of true wisdom. The rewards of wisdom come to all who obey him. Praise his name forever!

Fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. Only fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Don't be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn your back on evil.

Fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in understanding.

If you obey them carefully, you will display your wisdom and intelligence to the surrounding nations. When they hear about these laws, they will exclaim, `What other nation is as wise and prudent as this!'

Here is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is the duty of every person.

If you are wise and understand God's ways, live a life of steady goodness so that only good deeds will pour forth. And if you don't brag about the good you do, then you will be truly wise!
But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your hearts, don't brag about being wise. That is the worst kind of lie.
For jealousy and selfishness are not God's kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and motivated by the Devil.
For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and every kind of evil.
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no partiality and is always sincere.

The path of the upright leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe.

Wash yourselves and be clean! Let me no longer see your evil deeds. Give up your wicked ways.

"I call to you, to all of you! I am raising my voice to all people.
How naive you are! Let me give you common sense. O foolish ones, let me give you understanding.

before he had made the earth and fields and the first handfuls of soil.
"I was there when he established the heavens, when he drew the horizon on the oceans.
I was there when he set the clouds above, when he established the deep fountains of the earth.
I was there when he set the limits of the seas, so they would not spread beyond their boundaries. And when he marked off the earth's foundations,
I was the architect at his side. I was his constant delight, rejoicing always in his presence.

"There are secret things that belong to the LORD our God, but the revealed things belong to us and our descendants forever, so that we may obey these words of the law.

The advice of the wise is like a life-giving fountain; those who accept it avoid the snares of death.

But God's truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and "Those who claim they belong to the Lord must turn away from all wickedness."

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