Humility is the fear of the Lord;
    its wages are riches and honor(A) and life.(B)

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Humility, the fear of the Lord,
results in wealth, honor, and life.(A)

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Saying 15

17 Do not let your heart envy(A) sinners,
    but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
18 There is surely a future hope for you,
    and your hope will not be cut off.(B)

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17 Don’t let your heart envy sinners;(A)
instead, always fear the Lord.(B)
18 For then you will have a future,
and your hope will not be dashed.(C)

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Saying 30

21 Fear the Lord and the king,(A) my son,
    and do not join with rebellious officials,

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21 My son, fear the Lord, as well as the king,(A)
and don’t associate with rebels,[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 24:21 Or those given to change

14 Blessed is the one who always trembles before God,
    but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.

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14 Happy is the one who is always reverent,(A)
but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.(B)

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25 Fear(A) of man will prove to be a snare,
    but whoever trusts in the Lord(B) is kept safe.(C)

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25 The fear of mankind is a snare,(A)
but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.[a](B)

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Footnotes

  1. 29:25 Lit raised high

30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
    but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

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30 Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting,(A)
but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.

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