(v. 8) and provides good things (vv. 10, 12). In fact, fear—not strength—is the key to survival (vv. 9–10; cf. 33:16–19). In addition to the attitude of fearing the Lord, several moral imperatives direct the audience’s behavior: they are to avoid speaking lies (a key characteristic of the psalms of temple entry, e.g., 15:3; 24:4; 36:3; 52:2–4) and to turn from evil and seek peace. As in the wisdom literature of Proverbs, the teacher commands children (Prov. 1:8; 4:1; 5:7; 7:24; 8:32) about the fear