I Kings 8:40
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so that they may fear You all the days they live in the land that You gave to our fathers.
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Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!”
But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared.
He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.
Above all, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.
“Do not be afraid,” Moses replied. “For God has come to test you, so that the fear of Him may be before you, to keep you from sinning.”
so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged.
Fear the LORD your God, serve Him only, and take your oaths in His name.
“Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him,” said the angel, “for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from me.”
Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”
Afterward, the people of Israel will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to His goodness in the last days.