(2) The way to the truth.

He who fears the Lord,
Studies and rightly meditates,
Who shows kindness and wisdom,
Goes to his truth!

George Good :: (2) The way to the truth.

References:

  • And now, let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Act carefully, for with the LORD, our God there is no injustice, no partiality, no bribe-taking. (2 Chr 19:7)

  • He has weighed out the wind, and fixed the scope of the waters; When he made rules for the rain and a path for the thunderbolts, Then he saw wisdom and appraised it, gave it its setting, knew it through and through. And to man he said: Behold, the fear of the LORD is wisdom; and avoiding evil is understanding. (Job 28:25-28)

  • The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true; they are righteous altogether. They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them Your servant is warned; In keeping them there is great reward. (Ps 19:9-11)

  • The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; wisdom and instruction fools despise. (Prov 1:7)

  • My son, if you receive my words and treasure my commands, Turning your ear to wisdom, inclining your heart to understanding; Yes, if you call to intelligence, and to understanding raise your voice; If you seek her like silver, and like hidden treasures search her out: Then will you understand the fear of the LORD; the knowledge of God you will find; For the LORD gives wisdom, from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; He has counsel in store for the upright, he is the shield of those who walk honestly, Guarding the paths of justice, protecting the way of his pious ones. (Prov 2:1-8)

  • The fear of the LORD is training for wisdom, and humility goes before honors. (Prov 15:33)

  • He who fears the LORD will have a happy end; even on the day of his death he will be blessed. (Sir 1:11)

  • That which makes her seasons lasting, the riches that save her, are wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is her treasure. (Is 33:6)