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The reward of humility is the fear of the Lord,
    along with wealth, honor, and life.

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17 Never let yourself envy sinners;
    instead, remain[a] in fear of the Lord every day,
18 for there is surely a future life,
    and what you hope for will not be cut off.

19 Listen, my son, and be wise,
    commit yourself to live God’s[b] way.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 23:17 The Heb. lacks remain
  2. Proverbs 23:19 Lit. live in the

21 My son, fear both the Lord and the king,
    and don’t keep company with rebels.

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Evil men don’t understand justice,
    but whoever seeks the Lord understands it all.

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14 Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord,[a]
    but whoever hardens his heart will fall into disaster.

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  1. Proverbs 28:14 The Heb. lacks the Lord

25 Fearing any human being is a trap,
    but confiding in the Lord keeps anyone safe.

26 Many seek a ruler’s favor,[a]
    but justice for a man comes from the Lord.

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  1. Proverbs 29:26 Lit. face