33 “But (A)he who listens to me shall [a]live securely
And will be at ease from the dread of evil.”

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  1. Proverbs 1:33 Lit dwell

21 My son, (A)let them not [a]vanish from your sight;
Keep sound wisdom and discretion,
22 So they will be (B)life to your soul
And (C)adornment to 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 afraid;
When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25 (G)Do not be afraid of sudden fear
Nor of the [b](H)onslaught of the wicked when it comes;
26 For the Lord will be [c]your confidence
And will (I)keep your foot from being caught.

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  1. Proverbs 3:21 Lit depart
  2. Proverbs 3:25 Lit storm
  3. Proverbs 3:26 Or at your side

25 When the (A)whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more,
But the (B)righteous has an everlasting foundation.

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29 The (A)way of the Lord is a stronghold to the upright,
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.

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A man will (A)not be established by wickedness,
But the root of the (B)righteous will not be moved.

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23 The [a](A)fear of the Lord leads to life,
So that one may sleep (B)satisfied, [b](C)untouched by evil.

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  1. Proverbs 19:23 Or reverence
  2. Proverbs 19:23 Lit not visited

26 He who (A)trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But he who walks wisely will be delivered.

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25 The (A)fear of man [a]brings a snare,
But he who (B)trusts in the Lord will be exalted.

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  1. Proverbs 29:25 Lit gives