--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to…" description: "\"“fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.”\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/de7/anonymous-1_fear_fear-of-the-lord-that-is-wisdom-and-to-s_1296896.jpg" --- # fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is… ![“fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/de7/anonymous-1_fear_fear-of-the-lord-that-is-wisdom-and-to-s_1296896.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/de7/anonymous-1_fear_fear-of-the-lord-that-is-wisdom-and-to-s_1296896.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/de7/anonymous-1_fear_fear-of-the-lord-that-is-wisdom-and-to-s_1296896.jpg) > ““fear of the Lord—that is wisdom,           and to shun evil is understanding.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. 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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