Proverbs 22:4
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4 The reward for humility and fear of the Lord
is riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 22:4
New Living Translation
4 True humility and fear of the Lord
lead to riches, honor, and long life.
Proverbs 23:17-18
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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.
Proverbs 23:17-18
New Living Translation
17 Don’t envy sinners,
but always continue to fear the Lord.
18 You will be rewarded for this;
your hope will not be disappointed.
Proverbs 24:21
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Footnotes
- 24.21 Gk: Heb do not associate with those who change
Proverbs 24:21
New Living Translation
21 My child, fear the Lord and the king.
Don’t associate with rebels,
Proverbs 28:14
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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)
Proverbs 28:14
New Living Translation
14 Blessed are those who fear to do wrong,[a]
but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.
Footnotes
- 28:14 Or those who fear the Lord; Hebrew reads those who fear.
Proverbs 29:25
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Footnotes
- 29.25 Or human fear
Proverbs 29:25
New Living Translation
25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the Lord means safety.
Proverbs 31:30
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30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.(A)
Proverbs 31:30
New Living Translation
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last;
but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.
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