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

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The reward for humility and fear of the Lord
    is riches and honor and life.

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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 Do not let your heart envy sinners,
    but always continue in the fear of the Lord.(A)
18 Surely there is a future,
    and your hope will not be cut off.

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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 child, fear the Lord and the king,
    and do not disobey either of them,[a](A)

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Footnotes

  1. 24.21 Gk: Heb do not associate with those who 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 never without fear,
    but one who is hard-hearted will fall into calamity.(A)

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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 others[a] lays a snare,
    but one who trusts in the Lord is secure.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 29.25 Or human fear

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 deceitful and beauty is vain,
    but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.(A)

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