Job 37:24

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Therefore people fear him, for he does not regard all the wise in heart.”

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  • Matt 10:28 : 28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
  • 1 Cor 1:26 : 26 Think about the circumstances of your call, brothers and sisters. Not many were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were born to a privileged position.
  • Job 5:13 : 13 He catches the wise in their own craftiness, and the counsel of the cunning is brought to a quick end.
  • Ps 130:4 : 4 But you are willing to forgive, so that you might be honored.
  • Isa 5:21 : 21 Beware, those who think they are wise, those who think they possess understanding.
  • Jer 32:39 : 39 I will give them a single-minded purpose to live in a way that always shows respect for me. They will want to do that for their own good and the good of the children who descend from them.
  • Jer 33:9 : 9 All the nations will hear about all the good things which I will do to them. This city will bring me fame, honor, and praise before them for the joy that I bring it. The nations will tremble in awe at all the peace and prosperity that I will provide for it.’
  • Hos 3:5 : 5 Afterward, the Israelites will turn and seek the LORD their God and their Davidic king. Then they will submit to the LORD in fear and receive his blessings in the future.
  • Matt 11:25-26 : 25 Jesus’ Invitation At that time Jesus said,“I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and have revealed them to little children. 26 Yes, Father, for this was your gracious will.
  • Luke 10:21 : 21 On that same occasion Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said,“I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your gracious will.
  • Luke 12:4-5 : 4 “I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more they can do. 5 But I will warn you whom you should fear: Fear the one who, after the killing, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him!
  • Rom 2:4 : 4 Or do you have contempt for the wealth of his kindness, forbearance, and patience, and yet do not know that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?
  • Rom 11:20-22 : 20 Granted! They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but fear! 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, perhaps he will not spare you. 22 Notice therefore the kindness and harshness of God– harshness toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness toward you, provided you continue in his kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off.
  • Eccl 9:11 : 11 Wisdom Cannot Protect against Seemingly Chance Events Again, I observed this on the earth: the race is not always won by the swiftest, the battle is not always won by the strongest; prosperity does not always belong to those who are the wisest, wealth does not always belong to those who are the most discerning, nor does success always come to those with the most knowledge– for time and chance may overcome them all.
  • 1 Cor 3:19 : 19 For the wisdom of this age is foolishness with God. As it is written,“He catches the wise in their craftiness.”

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  • Job 41:33-34
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    33The likes of it is not on earth, a creature without fear.

    34It looks on every haughty being; it is king over all that are proud.”

  • 23As for the Almighty, we cannot attain to him! He is great in power, but justice and abundant righteousness he does not oppress.

  • 1For the music director; written by the LORD’s servant, David; an oracle. An evil man is rebellious to the core. He does not fear God,

  • 5Indeed, God is mighty; and he does not despise people, he is mighty, and firm in his intent.

  • 13So do not say,‘We have found wisdom! God will refute him, not man!’

  • 11Would not his splendor terrify you and the fear he inspires fall on you?

  • 19who shows no partiality to princes, and does not take note of the rich more than the poor, because all of them are the work of his hands?

  • 23Fearing the LORD leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.

  • 9and all people will fear. They will proclaim what God has done, and reflect on his deeds.

  • 22But God drags off the mighty by his power; when God rises up against him, he has no faith in his life.

  • 4He is wise in heart and mighty in strength– who has resisted him and remained safe?

  • 16A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

  • 9It is not the aged who are wise, nor old men who understand what is right.

  • 23For he does not still consider a person, that he should come before God in judgment.

  • 4Is it because of your piety that he rebukes you and goes to judgment with you?

  • 11For he knows deceitful men; when he sees evil, will he not consider it?

  • 28And he said to mankind,‘The fear of the LORD– that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

  • 2The one who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him.

  • 23Further Sayings of the Wise These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible:

  • 14God’s Sovereignty I also know that whatever God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it, and nothing taken away from it. God has made it this way, so that men will fear him.

  • 15That is why I am terrified in his presence; when I consider, I am afraid because of him.

  • 19Would your wealth sustain you, so that you would not be in distress, even all your mighty efforts?

  • 13Why does the wicked man reject God? He says to himself,“You will not hold me accountable.”

  • 14Blessed is the one who is always cautious, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil.

  • 10Is it not fierce when it is awakened? Who is he, then, who can stand before it?

  • 4For a while he refused, but later on he said to himself,‘Though I neither fear God nor have regard for people,

  • 3A person’s folly subverts his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • 29Because they hated moral knowledge, and did not choose to fear the LORD,

  • 34who would take his rod away from me so that his terror would not make me afraid.

  • Job 35:14-15
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    14How much less, then, when you say that you do not perceive him, that the case is before him and you are waiting for him!

    15And further, when you say that his anger does not punish, and that he does not know transgression!

  • 4Because you have closed their minds to understanding, therefore you will not exalt them.

  • 19God, the one who has reigned as king from long ago, will hear and humiliate them.(Selah) They refuse to change, and do not fear God.

  • 7It scorns the tumult in the town; it does not hear the shouts of a driver.

  • 10God is Not Unjust“Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wickedness, from the Almighty to do evil.

  • 12The LORD shows his faithful followers the way they should live.

  • 22Can anyone teach God knowledge, since he judges those that are on high?

  • 8A person will be praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one with a bewildered mind will be despised.

  • 24Remember to extol his work, which people have praised in song.

  • 18lest the LORD see it, and be displeased, and turn his wrath away from him.

  • 4But you even break off piety, and hinder meditation before God.

  • 12If you say,“But we did not know about this,” won’t the one who evaluates hearts discern it? Won’t the one who guards your life realize and repay each person according to his deeds?

  • 10To obey the LORD is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

  • 4The wicked man is so arrogant he always thinks,“God won’t hold me accountable; he doesn’t care.”

  • 7Everyone should revere you, O King of all nations, because you deserve to be revered. For there is no one like you among any of the wise people of the nations nor among any of their kings.

  • 18It is best to take hold of one warning without letting go of the other warning; for the one who fears God will follow both warnings.

  • 33The fear of the LORD provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.

  • 2He said,“In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected people.

  • 15He is the one who forms every human heart, and takes note of all their actions.