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Proverbs 22:4
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Proverbs 22:4
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Proverbs 22:4
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Proverbs 22:4
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4 The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord
is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 22:4
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Proverbs 22:4
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4 By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.
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Proverbs 23:17-19
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Proverbs 23:17-19
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Saying 15
17 Do not let your heart envy(A) sinners,
but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
18 There is surely a future hope for you,
and your hope will not be cut off.(B)
Saying 16
19 Listen, my son,(C) and be wise,
and set your heart on the right path:
Proverbs 23:17-19
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Proverbs 23:17-19
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17 Don’t let your heart envy sinners,
but fear the Lord constantly;
18 then you will have a future,
and your hope won’t be cut off.
19 Listen, my child, and be wise!
Keep your mind straight on the path.
Proverbs 23:17-19
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Proverbs 23:17-19
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17 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long.
18 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.
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Proverbs 24:21
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Proverbs 24:21
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Saying 30
21 Fear the Lord and the king,(A) my son,
and do not join with rebellious officials,
Proverbs 24:21
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Proverbs 24:21
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21 Fear the Lord, my child, as well as the king.
Don’t associate with those who are rebellious.
Proverbs 24:21
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Proverbs 24:21
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21 My son, fear thou the Lord and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
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Proverbs 28:5
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Proverbs 28:5
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5 Evildoers do not understand what is right,
but those who seek the Lord understand it fully.
Proverbs 28:5
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Proverbs 28:5
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5 Evil people don’t understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand everything.
Proverbs 28:5
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Proverbs 28:5
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5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things.
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Proverbs 28:14
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Proverbs 28:14
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14 Blessed is the one who always trembles before God,
but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.
Proverbs 28:14
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Proverbs 28:14
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14 Happy are those who are continually fearful,
but those whose hearts are hard fall into trouble.
Proverbs 28:14
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Proverbs 28:14
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14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
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Proverbs 29:25-26
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Proverbs 29:25-26
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25 People are trapped by their fear of others;
those who trust the Lord are secure.
26 Many seek access to the ruler,
but justice comes from the Lord.
Proverbs 29:25-26
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Proverbs 29:25-26
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25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.
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