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“fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.” quote by Anonymous
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““fear of the Lord—that is wisdom,           and to shun evil is understanding.””

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Script: Proverbs 9:10 (Bible)

Wisdom begins with reverence for the divine; moral insight comes from avoiding wrongdoing.

In simple terms: Fear of God brings wisdom; shunning evil shows understanding.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate humility and ethical choices.

Themes

wisdom morality spirituality

Mood

reflective serious

Type

scriptural inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • leadership
  • education

Key Concepts

theology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does reverence shape your decisions?
  • What does “shun evil” mean today?
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