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Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (niv)
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Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (niv)
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Job 28:28
And he said to the human race,“ The fear of the Lord— that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.” (niv)
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Ecclesiastes 12:13
Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. (niv)
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Proverbs 3:4
Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. (niv)
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Psalms 1:3
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers. (niv)
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Deuteronomy 4:6
Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say,“ Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.” (niv)
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John 5:44
How can you believe since you accept glory from one another but do not seek the glory that comes from the only God? (niv)
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John 12:43
for they loved human praise more than praise from God. (niv)
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Romans 2:29
No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a person’s praise is not from other people, but from God. (niv)
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Romans 2:7
To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. (niv)
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Matthew 25:23
“ His master replied,‘ Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ (niv)
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John 13:17
Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. (niv)
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Matthew 25:21
“ His master replied,‘ Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ (niv)
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1 Corinthians 4 5
Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God. (niv)
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2 Timothy 3 15-2 Timothy 3 17
and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (niv)
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1 Peter 1 7
These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith— of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire— may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. (niv)
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2 Corinthians 4 17
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. (niv)
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Joshua 1:7-8
“ Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. (niv)
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Revelation 22:14
“ Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city. (niv)
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Psalms 145:2
Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. (niv)