I like to pick up the definition of the fear of the Lord from Psalm 25:14 in the Amplified. It says, “The secret (of the sweet, satisfying companionship) of the Lord have they who fear (revere and worship) Him, and He will show them His covenant and reveal to them its (deep, inner) meaning.”

Walking in the fear of the Lord is a lifestyle of worship. It is companionship with the Lord that satisfies our deepest longings. The Lord gave general information to the multitudes through parables. Then during intimate communion with His disciples He gave them the deep inner meaning,

I love Proverbs 9:10. I often visit it in my mind. It says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” I encourage you to read “Knowledge of the Holy” by A. W. Tozer if you never have. He goes into many aspects of God’s attributes.