The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. Psalms 19:9(NKJV)
We are not to fear the Lord as we would something harmful or dangerous. Neither are we to fear the Lord because He may get angry or punish us.The fear of the Lord is reverence for Him. Psalms 19:9a (NLT) Reverence for the Lord is pure, lasting forever.It is worshipping Him. Psalms 19:9a (CEV) Worshiping the LORD is sacred; he will always be worshiped.So everywhere in Scripture the fear of the Lord is mentioned or commanded know that what’s implied is not tormenting dread or likely impending punishment but rather reverencing, respecting, honoring and worshipping the Lord.