Proverbs 1:33
New Living Translation
33 But all who listen to me will live in peace,
untroubled by fear of harm.”
Proverbs 1:33
Common English Bible
33 Those who obey me will dwell securely,
untroubled by the dread of harm.”
Proverbs 3:21-26
New Living Translation
21 My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment.
Hang on to them,
22 for they will refresh your soul.
They are like jewels on a necklace.
23 They keep you safe on your way,
and your feet will not stumble.
24 You can go to bed without fear;
you will lie down and sleep soundly.
25 You need not be afraid of sudden disaster
or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,
26 for the Lord is your security.
He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.
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
New Living Translation
25 When the storms of life come, the wicked are whirled away,
but the godly have a lasting foundation.
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
New Living Translation
29 The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity,
but it destroys the wicked.
30 The godly will never be disturbed,
but the wicked will be removed from 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
New Living Translation
3 Wickedness never brings stability,
but the godly have deep roots.
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
New Living Translation
23 Fear of the Lord leads to life,
bringing security and protection from 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
New Living Translation
26 Those who trust their own insight are foolish,
but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.
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
New Living Translation
25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the Lord means safety.
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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