Proverbs 22:4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
4 The result of humility is fear of the Lord,
along with wealth, honor, and life.(A)
Proverbs 22:4
Common English Bible
4 The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord
is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 23:17-19
Holman Christian Standard Bible
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 never fade.(C)
19 Listen, my son, and be wise;
keep your mind on the right course.
Proverbs 23:17-19
Common English Bible
17 Don’t let your heart envy sinners,
but fear the Lord constantly;
18 then you will have a future,
and your hope won’t be cut off.
19 Listen, my child, and be wise!
Keep your mind straight on the path.
Proverbs 24:21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:21 Or those given to change
Proverbs 24:21
Common English Bible
21 Fear the Lord, my child, as well as the king.
Don’t associate with those who are rebellious.
Proverbs 28:5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 28:5
Common English Bible
5 Evil people don’t understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand everything.
Proverbs 28:14
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 28:14
Common English Bible
14 Happy are those who are continually fearful,
but those whose hearts are hard fall into trouble.
Proverbs 29:25-26
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:25 Lit raised high
Proverbs 29:25-26
Common English Bible
25 People are trapped by their fear of others;
those who trust the Lord are secure.
26 Many seek access to the ruler,
but justice comes from the Lord.
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