Proverbs 1:33
Legacy Standard Bible
33 But (A)he who listens to me shall dwell securely
And will be at ease from the dread of evil.”
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 3:21-26
Legacy Standard Bible
21 My son, (A)let them not deviate from your eyes;
Guard sound wisdom and discretion,
22 So they will be (B)life for your soul
And (C)grace for your neck.
23 Then you will (D)walk in your way securely
And your foot will not (E)stumble.
24 When you (F)lie down, you will not be in dread;
You will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant.
25 (G)Do not be afraid of sudden dread
Nor of the (H)storm of the wicked when it comes;
26 For Yahweh will be [a]your confidence
And will (I)keep your foot from being caught.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:26 Or at your side
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 10:25
Legacy Standard Bible
25 When the (A)whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more,
But the (B)righteous has an everlasting foundation.
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 10:29-30
Legacy Standard Bible
29 The (A)way of Yahweh is a stronghold to the one with integrity,
But (B)ruin to the workers of iniquity.
30 The (C)righteous will never be shaken,
But (D)the wicked will not dwell in the land.
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 12:3
Legacy Standard Bible
3 A man will (A)not be established by wickedness,
But the root of the (B)righteous will not be shaken.
Proverbs 12:3
International Standard Version
3 A person doesn’t gain security by wickedness,
but the righteous won’t be uprooted.
Proverbs 19:23
Legacy Standard Bible
23 The [a](A)fear of Yahweh leads to life,
So that one may sleep (B)satisfied, not (C)visited by evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:23 Or reverence
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 28:26
Legacy Standard Bible
26 He who (A)trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But he who walks wisely will escape.
Proverbs 28:26
International Standard Version
26 Whoever trusts in himself is foolish,
but whoever lives wisely will be kept safe.
Proverbs 29:25
Legacy Standard Bible
25 (A)Trembling before man [a]brings a snare,
But he who (B)trusts in Yahweh will be set securely on high.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:25 Lit gives
Proverbs 29:25
International Standard Version
25 Fearing any human being is a trap,
but confiding in the Lord keeps anyone safe.
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