Proverbs 22:4
Modern English Version
4 By humility and the fear of the Lord
are riches, and honor, and life.
Proverbs 22:4
New King James Version
4 By humility and the fear of the Lord
Are riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 23:17-18
Modern English Version
Saying Fifteen
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners,
but continue in the fear of the Lord all day long;
18 for surely there is an end,
and your expectation will not be cut off.
Proverbs 23:17-18
New King James Version
17 (A)Do not let your heart envy sinners,
But (B)be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day;
18 (C)For surely there is a [a]hereafter,
And your hope will not be cut off.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:18 Future, lit. latter end
Proverbs 24:21
Modern English Version
Saying Thirty
21 My son, fear the Lord and the king;
and do not meddle with those who are given to change;
Proverbs 24:21
New King James Version
21 My son, (A)fear the Lord and the king;
Do not associate with those given to change;
Proverbs 28:14
Modern English Version
14 Happy is the man who always fears,
but he who hardens his heart will fall into mischief.
Proverbs 28:14
New King James Version
14 Happy is the man who is always reverent,
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
Proverbs 29:25
Modern English Version
25 The fear of man brings a snare,
but whoever puts his trust in the Lord will be safe.
Proverbs 29:25
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:25 secure, lit. set on high
Proverbs 31:30
Modern English Version
30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,
but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.
Proverbs 31:30
New King James Version
30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing,
But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.
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