Ecclesiastes 12:13 sums up the book: fear God and keep commandments—directly reinforcing Ecclesiastes 7:18's emphasis on fearing God as the key.

In Ecclesiastes 5:7, the same conclusion: 'God is the one you must fear' — reinforcing that fearing God is the antidote to vanity.

Ecclesiastes 8:12 affirms it will be well for those who fear God—linking to Ecclesiastes 7:18's conclusion that fearing God brings balance.

In Ecclesiastes 9:2, the same fate for all undermines the idea that fearing God delivers from randomness — a tension within Ecclesiastes.

Psalm 145:19 shows God fulfilling the desires of those who fear Him—echoing the promise that the fearer 'comes forth with both'.

Jeremiah 32:40 reveals God puts fear in hearts to keep them faithful—explaining the source of the fear that Ecclesiastes 7:18 calls essential.

Malachi 4:2 promises healing and joy for those who fear God's name—a specific blessing for the kind of fearer described in Ecclesiastes 7:18.

Luke 1:50 extends God's mercy to all generations who fear Him—broadening the scope of the blessing attached to fear in Ecclesiastes 7:18.

Luke 11:42 rebukes Pharisees for neglecting justice while tithing—echoing Ecclesiastes' point about not forsaking one thing while holding another.

Proverbs 14:26 directly ties fear of the Lord to strong confidence and refuge—reinforcing the secure outcome of the fearer in Ecclesiastes 7:18.

In Acts 10:2, Cornelius exemplifies the God-fearer — devout, giving alms, praying — illustrating the life that comes from fearing God.

Psalm 25:12 promises God will instruct those who fear Him—complementing Ecclesiastes 7:18's idea that fearing God leads to right choices.

Proverbs 29:25 contrasts the snare of fearing man with the exaltation of trusting the Lord—a related but distinct perspective from fearing God in Ecclesiastes 7:18.