. . . then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:5
Regarding Proverbs 2:5, the gifted commentator Derek Kidner offers this wonderful nugget:
the fear of the LORD . . . and the knowledge of God. With these two phrases Proverbs 2:5 encompasses the two classic Old Testament terms for true religion – – the poles of awe and intimacy. Page 61.
For more see The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom.
