13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and…
““13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The fear of God leads to hatred of evil, pride, arrogance, and deceitful speech.
In simple terms: God-fearing people reject sin and arrogance.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate reverence for God to reject immoral behavior.
Themes
morality
spirituality
humility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
biblical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal conduct
- leadership
- teaching
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
pride
deceit
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reverence shape ethical choices?
- What modern behaviors reflect the “froward mouth”?
A Different Perspective
May overlook context of ancient language and cultural differences.