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

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  1. Proverbs 22:4 Or reverence for

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

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

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)

19 Listen, my son, and be wise;
keep your mind on the right course.

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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

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

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  1. 24:21 Or those given to change

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

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The evil do not understand justice,(A)
but those who seek the Lord understand everything.(B)

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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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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 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

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

26 Many desire a ruler’s favor,(C)
but a person receives justice from the Lord.(D)

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  1. 29:25 Lit raised high