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A wise man fears, and shuns evil, But the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
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The Nature of Godly Fear
Commentators explain that the 'fear' of the wise is not terror, but a reverent awe of God. John Gill notes this fear stems from an appreciation of God's goodness, not just a fear of punishment. Matthew Henry calls it a 'holy fear' that motivates a person to honor God by actively departing from evil.
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19th Century
Anglican
A wise man feareth. (Compare to Proverbs 3:7.)
The fool rageth. He gives way to passiona…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
A wise [man] fears, and departs from evil He fears God, and is careful not to offend him; therefore he departs from sin, …
Presbyterian
Holy fear guards against everything unholy.
