Only 2 classes of humans - Those who fear God and those who don’t

Some verses that establish the importance of "the fear of the Lord" as the beginning of knowledge. If you desire knowledge you must start with the fear of the Lord.

1Sa 11:7
So he took a yoke of oxen and cut them in pieces, and sent them throughout all the territory of Israel by the hands of messengers, saying, “Whoever does not go out with Saul and Samuel to battle, so it shall be done to his oxen.” And the fear of the LORD fell on the people, and they came out with one consent.
2Ch 14:14
Then they defeated all the cities around Gerar, for the fear of the LORD came upon them; and they plundered all the cities, for there was exceedingly much spoil in them.
2Ch 17:10
And the fear of the LORD fell on all the kingdoms of the lands that were around Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat.
2Ch 19:7
“Now therefore, let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take care and do it, for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, no partiality, nor taking of bribes.”
2Ch 19:9
And he commanded them, saying, “Thus you shall act in the fear of the LORD, faithfully and with a loyal heart:
Job 28:28
And to man He said,
‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom,
And to depart from evil is understanding.'
Ps 19:9
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
Ps 34:11
Come, you children, listen to me;
I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Ps 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
His praise endures forever.

Pro 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Pro 1:29
Because they hated knowledge
And did not choose the fear of the LORD,
Pro 2:5
Then you will understand the fear of the LORD,
And find the knowledge of God.
Pro 8:13
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil;
Pride and arrogance and the evil way
And the perverse mouth I hate.
Pro 9:10
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Pro 10:27
The fear of the LORD prolongs days,
But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
Pro 14:26
In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence,
And His children will have a place of refuge.
Pro 14:27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life,
To turn one away from the snares of death.
Pro 15:16
Better is a little with the fear of the LORD,
Than great treasure with trouble.

Pro 15:33
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom,
And before honor is humility.
Pro 16:6
In mercy and truth
Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.
Pro 19:23
The fear of the LORD leads to life,
And he who has it will abide in satisfaction;
He will not be visited with evil.
Pro 22:4
By humility and the fear of the LORD
Are riches and honor and life.
Pro 23:17
Do not let your heart envy sinners,
But be zealous for the fear of the LORD all the day;
Isa 11:2
The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him,
The Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
The Spirit of counsel and might,
The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.
Isa 11:3
His delight is in the fear of the LORD,
And He shall not judge by the sight of His eyes,
Nor decide by the hearing of His ears;
Isa 33:6
Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times,
And the strength of salvation;
The fear of the LORD is His treasure.
Act 9:31
Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.