15 But the earlier governors—those preceding me—placed a heavy burden on the people and took forty shekels of silver from them in addition to food and wine. Their assistants also lorded it over the people. But out of reverence for God I did not act like that.
16 Instead, I devoted myself to the work on this wall. All my men were assembled there for the work; we did not acquire any land.
1 Thessalonians 2:9 - Surely you remember, brothers, our toil and hardship; we worked night and day in order not to b... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:9 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:9
Psalms 26:11 - But I lead a blameless life; redeem me and be merciful to me. Click to read the verse Psalms 26:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 26:11
Acts 9:31 - Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthe... Click to read the verse Acts 9:31 Click to read the verse Acts 9:31
Job 1:8 - Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like... Click to read the verse Job 1:8 Click to read the verse Job 1:8
Psalms 112:1 - Psalm 112 Praise the Lord. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in hi... Click to read the verse Psalms 112:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 112:1
Genesis 20:11 - Abraham replied, “I said to myself, ‘There is surely no fear of God in this place, and they wil... Click to read the verse Genesis 20:11 Click to read the verse Genesis 20:11
Proverbs 29:12 - If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:12
Nehemiah 5:9 - So I continued, “What you are doing is not right. Shouldn’t you walk in the fear of our God to ... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 5:9 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 5:9
Genesis 39:9 - No one is greater in this house than I am. My master has withheld nothing from me except you, b... Click to read the verse Genesis 39:9 Click to read the verse Genesis 39:9
Ephesians 5:21 - Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:21 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:21
1 Samuel 2:16 - If the man said to him, “Let the fat be burned up first, and then take whatever you want,” the ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:16 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:16
Proverbs 14:16 - A wise man fears the Lord and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:16
Genesis 42:18 - On the third day, Joseph said to them, “Do this and you will live, for I fear God: Click to read the verse Genesis 42:18 Click to read the verse Genesis 42:18
Genesis 22:12 - “Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear G... Click to read the verse Genesis 22:12 Click to read the verse Genesis 22:12
Proverbs 16:6 - Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord a man avoids evil. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:6 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:6
Exodus 20:20 - Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God ... Click to read the verse Exodus 20:20 Click to read the verse Exodus 20:20
Psalms 147:11 - the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. Click to read the verse Psalms 147:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 147:11
Malachi 3:5 - “So I will come to put you on trial. I will be quick to testify against sorcerers, adulterers a... Click to read the verse Malachi 3:5 Click to read the verse Malachi 3:5
Job 31:23 - For I dreaded destruction from God, and for fear of his splendor I could not do such things. Click to read the verse Job 31:23 Click to read the verse Job 31:23
Exodus 1:17 - The midwives, however, feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them to do; th... Click to read the verse Exodus 1:17 Click to read the verse Exodus 1:17
Nehemiah 7:2 - I put in charge of Jerusalem my brother Hanani, along with Hananiah the commander of the citade... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 7:2 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 7:2
1 Kings 18:3 - and Ahab had summoned Obadiah, who was in charge of his palace. (Obadiah was a devout believer ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:3 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:3
Ezekiel 18:8 - He does not lend at usury or take excessive interest. He withholds his hand from doing wrong an... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:8 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:8
Proverbs 3:7 - Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:7 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:7
2 Chronicles 19:7 - Now let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is n... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 19:7 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 19:7
Zephaniah 1:9 - On that day I will punish all who avoid stepping on the threshold, who fill the temple of their... Click to read the verse Zephaniah 1:9 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 1:9
1 Samuel 2:15-17 - But even before the fat was burned, the servant of the priest would come and say to the man who... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:15-17 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:15-17
Leviticus 19:14 - “‘Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but fear your God. I am... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:14 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:14
Leviticus 25:17 - Do not take advantage of each other, but fear your God. I am the Lord your God. Click to read the verse Leviticus 25:17 Click to read the verse Leviticus 25:17
Proverbs 28:16 - A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment, but he who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long life. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:16
Deuteronomy 25:18 - When you were weary and worn out, they met you on your journey and cut off all who were lagging... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 25:18 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 25:18
Psalms 19:9 - The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the Lord are sure and altoget... Click to read the verse Psalms 19:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 19:9
Leviticus 25:36 - Do not take interest of any kind from him, but fear your God, so that your countryman may conti... Click to read the verse Leviticus 25:36 Click to read the verse Leviticus 25:36
2 Corinthians 12:13 - How were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was never a burden to you? Forgive m... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:13 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:13
Lamentations 5:8 - Slaves rule over us, and there is none to free us from their hands. Click to read the verse Lamentations 5:8 Click to read the verse Lamentations 5:8
1 Samuel 8:15 - He will take a tenth of your grain and of your vintage and give it to his officials and attenda... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 8:15 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 8:15
Isaiah 50:10 - Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the word of his servant? Let him who walks in the dark, ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:10
Matthew 5:47 - And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:47 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:47
Luke 18:2-4 - He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. Click to read the verse Luke 18:2-4 Click to read the verse Luke 18:2-4
2 Corinthians 11:9 - And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers wh... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:9 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:9
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 - Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandment... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
Psalms 119:161 - ש Sin and Shin Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:161 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:161
Colossians 3:22 - Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you a... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:22 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:22