Proverbs 1:33
English Standard Version
33 but (A)whoever listens to me will dwell secure
and will be (B)at ease, without dread of disaster.”
Proverbs 1:33
Common English Bible
33 Those who obey me will dwell securely,
untroubled by the dread of harm.”
Proverbs 3:21-26
English Standard Version
21 My son, (A)do not lose sight of these—
keep sound wisdom and discretion,
22 and they will be (B)life for your soul
and (C)adornment for your neck.
23 (D)Then you will walk on your way securely,
(E)and your foot will not stumble.
24 (F)If you lie down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, (G)your sleep will be sweet.
25 (H)Do not be afraid of sudden terror
or of (I)the ruin[a] of the wicked, when it comes,
26 for the Lord will be your confidence
and will (J)keep your foot from being caught.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:25 Hebrew storm
Proverbs 3:21-26
Common English Bible
Integrity of wisdom
21 My son, don’t let them slip from your eyes;
hold on to sound judgment and discretion.
22 They will be life for your whole being,
and an ornament for your neck.
23 Then you will walk safely on your path,
and your foot won’t stumble.
24 If you lie down, you won’t be terrified.
When you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant.
25 Don’t fear sudden terror
or the ruin that comes to the wicked.
26 The Lord will be your confidence;
he will guard your feet from being snared.
Proverbs 10:25
English Standard Version
Proverbs 10:25
Common English Bible
25 After a whirlwind passes by, the wicked are no more,
but the righteous stand firm forever.
Proverbs 10:29-30
English Standard Version
29 (A)The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the blameless,
but destruction to evildoers.
30 (B)The righteous will never be removed,
but (C)the wicked will not dwell in the land.
Proverbs 10:29-30
Common English Bible
29 The path of the Lord is a refuge for the innocent
and ruin for those who do evil.
30 The righteous will never be shaken,
but the wicked won’t dwell in the land.
Proverbs 12:3
English Standard Version
3 No one is established by wickedness,
but the root of (A)the righteous will never be moved.
Proverbs 12:3
Common English Bible
3 No one is established by wicked acts,
but the roots of the righteous can’t be disturbed.
Proverbs 19:23
English Standard Version
23 The fear of the Lord (A)leads to life,
and whoever has it rests (B)satisfied;
he will (C)not be visited by harm.
Proverbs 19:23
Common English Bible
23 The fear of the Lord leads to life;
then one rests content, untouched by harm.
Proverbs 28:26
English Standard Version
26 Whoever (A)trusts in his own mind is a fool,
but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
Proverbs 28:26
Common English Bible
26 Those who trust in their own reasoning are fools,
but those who walk in wisdom will be kept safe.
Proverbs 29:25
English Standard Version
25 (A)The fear of man lays a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
Proverbs 29:25
Common English Bible
25 People are trapped by their fear of others;
those who trust the Lord are secure.
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