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

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

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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.

19 Hear, my child, and be wise,
    and direct your mind in the way.

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

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  1. 24.21 Gk: Heb do not associate with those 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

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

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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 Happy is the one who is never without fear,
    but one who is hard-hearted will fall into calamity.(A)

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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 fear of others[a] lays a snare,
    but one who trusts in the Lord is secure.(A)
26 Many seek the favor of a ruler,
    but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.(B)

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  1. 29.25 Or human fear

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