Holy Scripture
Proverbs 14:26
A church father on this verse
“"The fear of the Lord is the hope of courage." When you fear the punishment that is threatened, you learn to love the reward that is promised; and thus through fear of punishment you keep on leading a good life, and by leading a good life you acquire a good conscience, so that finally through a good conscience you don…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
26In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: And he leaves his children a support.
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In context
24A prudent man is the crown of the wise: But the occupation of fools is evil.
25A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil: But a deceitful man kindles falsehoods.
— Proverbs 14:26 —
27The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; And it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.
28In a populous nation is the glory of a king: But in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.