Psalm 55, 20-22: Be wary of and aware of enemies getting close enough to shank you, those of the false smiles and dissembling tongues: "For improvement is not in them, nor do they fear God. Each one lays hands on his associates, and violates his pact. Softer than butter is his speech, but war is in his heart. His words are smoother than oil, but they are drawn swords."
Notice that they that do not seek to improve themselves are the ones that do not fear God. To make the effort to better things for the self and for all is motivated by love of God and loyalty to God, but also by fear of incurring God's wrath and punishment if one was not to do De's bidding.
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