Proverbs 1:33
International Standard Version
33 “But the person who listens to me will live safely
and will be secure from the fear of evil.”
Proverbs 1:33
Lexham English Bible
33 Whoever listens to me will dwell in security
and rest securely[a] from dread and disaster.”
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:33 Or “be at ease, peace”
Proverbs 3:21-26
International Standard Version
Benefits of Wisdom
21 My son, do not let wisdom[a] leave your sight.
Carefully observe sound judgment and discernment,
22 and they will be life to you
and a graceful ornament[b] for your neck.
23 Then you will travel safely on your way,
and your foot will not stumble.
24 When you sit[c] down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant.[d]
25 Do not be afraid of sudden disaster,[e]
or the devastation that comes to the wicked.
26 Indeed, the Lord will be your confidence,
and he will keep your foot from being caught.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:21 The Heb. lacks wisdom
- Proverbs 3:22 Lit. grace
- Proverbs 3:24 So LXX; MT reads lie
- Proverbs 3:24 Or sweet
- Proverbs 3:25 Lit. terror
Proverbs 3:21-26
Lexham English Bible
21 My child, may they[a] not escape from your sight;[b]
may you keep sound wisdom and prudence.
22 They shall be life for your soul[c]
and adornment[d] for your neck.
23 Then you will walk in the confidence of your ways,
and your foot will not stumble.
24 If you sit down, you will not panic,[e]
and if you lie down, then your sleep shall be sweet.
25 Do not be afraid of sudden panic,[f]
or the storm of wickedness that will come.
26 Yahweh will be your confidence[g]
and guard your foot from capture.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:21 Grammatically, “they” most likely refers to clouds (3:20). In context, “they” may refer to wisdom and understanding (3:13).
- Proverbs 3:21 Literally “eyes”
- Proverbs 3:22 Or “inner self”
- Proverbs 3:22 Or “favor”
- Proverbs 3:24 Or “fear, dread”
- Proverbs 3:25 Or “fear, dread”
- Proverbs 3:26 Literally “in your confidence”
Proverbs 10:25
International Standard Version
25 When the storm ends, the wicked vanish,[a]
but the righteous person is forever firm.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:25 Lit. wicked are no more
Proverbs 10:25
Lexham English Bible
25 With the passing of the tempest, there is no wickedness,
but the righteous have a foundation forever.
Proverbs 10:29-30
International Standard Version
29 To the upright, the way of the Lord is a place of safety,
but it’s a place of ruin to those who practice evil.
30 The righteous will never be overthrown,
but the wicked will never inhabit the land.
Proverbs 10:29-30
Lexham English Bible
29 A stronghold for the upright is the way of Yahweh,
but ruin belongs to evildoers.[a]
30 The righteous one is forever; he will not be removed.
But the wicked will not remain in the land.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:29 Literally “them who do evil”
- Proverbs 10:30 Or “earth”
Proverbs 12:3
International Standard Version
3 A person doesn’t gain security by wickedness,
but the righteous won’t be uprooted.
Proverbs 12:3
Lexham English Bible
3 A person will not be established by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous will not be moved.
Proverbs 19:23
International Standard Version
23 The fear of the Lord leads[a] to life;
whoever is satisfied with it will rest,
untouched by evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:23 The Heb. lacks leads
Proverbs 19:23
Lexham English Bible
23 Fear of Yahweh leads to life;
he who is filled with it will rest—he will not suffer harm.
Proverbs 28:26
International Standard Version
26 Whoever trusts in himself is foolish,
but whoever lives wisely will be kept safe.
Proverbs 28:26
Lexham English Bible
26 He who trusts in his own heart[a] is a fool,
but he who walks in wisdom will be saved.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:26 Or “mind,” or “sense”
Proverbs 29:25
International Standard Version
25 Fearing any human being is a trap,
but confiding in the Lord keeps anyone safe.
Proverbs 29:25
Lexham English Bible
25 The fear of a person will lay a snare,
but he who trusts in Yahweh will be secure.
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