32 It will be accomplished before his time,
and his branch will not flourish.
33 He will be like a vine that drops its unripe grapes(A)
and like an olive tree that sheds its blossoms.

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32 Before his time(A) he will wither,(B)
    and his branches will not flourish.(C)
33 He will be like a vine stripped of its unripe grapes,(D)
    like an olive tree shedding its blossoms.(E)

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26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence
and his children have a refuge.(A)

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
turning people away from the snares of death.(B)

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26 Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,(A)
    and for their children it will be a refuge.(B)

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,(C)
    turning a person from the snares of death.(D)

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16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.(A)

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16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
    than great wealth with turmoil.(A)

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23 The fear of the Lord leads to life;
one will sleep at night[a] without danger.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 19:23 Lit will spend the night satisfied

23 The fear of the Lord leads to life;
    then one rests content, untouched by trouble.(A)

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