Bible Verses About Sin: The fear of God restrains

“Do not be afraid,” Moses replied. “For God has come to test you, so that the fear of Him may be before you, to keep you from sinning.”

Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah

By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.