The Bible says that the feat of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Psalm 111: 10) and the beginning of knowledge (Proverbs 1: 7). Proverbs 14: 2 7 even calls it a fountain of life' But do people really understand what is meant by 'the fear of the LORD'? Drastically different from the frightful trembling we feel in response to a threatening person or dangerous situation, the fear of the LORD is a deep sense of reverence and awe of the One who created us, loves us, and saved us.