The reward of humility and the [a]fear of the Lord
Are riches, honor and life.

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  1. Proverbs 22:4 Or reverence

The reward of humility—the [a]fear of Yahweh—
Is riches, glory, and life.

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  1. Proverbs 22:4 Or reverence

The reward of humility and [a]the fear of the Lord
Are riches, honor, and life.

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17 (A)Do not let your heart envy sinners,
But live in the [a](B)fear of the Lord [b]always.
18 Surely there is a [c](C)future,
And your (D)hope will not be cut off.
19 Listen, my son, and (E)be wise,
And (F)direct your heart in the way.

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  1. Proverbs 23:17 Or reverence
  2. Proverbs 23:17 Lit all the day
  3. Proverbs 23:18 Lit latter end

17 (A)Do not let your heart be jealous of sinners,
But be zealous in the [a](B)fear of Yahweh [b]always.
18 Surely there is a [c](C)future,
And your (D)hope will not be cut off.
19 You, my son, listen and (E)be wise,
And (F)direct your heart in the way.

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  1. Proverbs 23:17 Or reverence
  2. Proverbs 23:17 Lit all the day
  3. Proverbs 23:18 Lit latter end

17 (A)Do not let your heart envy sinners,
But live in [a]the (B)fear of the Lord [b]always.
18 Certainly there is a [c](C)future,
And your (D)hope will not be cut off.
19 Listen, my son, and (E)be wise,
And (F)direct your heart in the way.

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  2. Proverbs 23:17 Lit all the day
  3. Proverbs 23:18 Lit latter end

21 My son, [a](A)fear the Lord and the king;
Do not associate with those who are given to change,

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  1. Proverbs 24:21 Or reverence

21 My son, [a](A)fear Yahweh and the king;
Do not associate with those who change,

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  1. Proverbs 24:21 Or reverence

21 My son, [a](A)fear the Lord and the king;
Do not get involved with those [b]of high rank,

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  1. Proverbs 24:21 Or revere
  2. Proverbs 24:21 Or who change

Evil men (A)do not understand justice,
But those who seek the Lord (B)understand all things.

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Evil men (A)do not understand justice,
But those who seek Yahweh (B)understand all things.

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Evil people (A)do not understand justice,
But those who seek the Lord (B)understand everything.

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14 How blessed is the man who (A)fears always,
But he who (B)hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

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14 How blessed is the man who (A)is always in dread,
But he who (B)hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

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14 How blessed is the person who (A)fears always,
But one who (B)hardens his heart will fall into disaster.

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25 The (A)fear of man [a]brings a snare,
But he who (B)trusts in the Lord will be exalted.
26 (C)Many seek the ruler’s [b]favor,
But (D)justice for man comes from the Lord.

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  1. Proverbs 29:25 Lit gives
  2. Proverbs 29:26 Lit face

25 (A)Trembling before man [a]brings a snare,
But he who (B)trusts in Yahweh will be set securely on high.
26 (C)Many seek the face of a ruler,
But (D)justice for man comes from Yahweh.

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  1. Proverbs 29:25 Lit gives

25 The (A)fear of man [a]brings a snare,
But one who (B)trusts in the Lord will be protected.
26 (C)Many seek the ruler’s [b]favor,
But (D)justice for mankind comes from the Lord.

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  1. Proverbs 29:25 Lit gives
  2. Proverbs 29:26 Lit face