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
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4 Humility, the fear of the Lord,
results in wealth, honor, and life.(A)
Proverbs 23:17-19
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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.
Proverbs 23:17-19
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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.
Proverbs 24:21
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Footnotes
- 24.21 Gk: Heb do not associate with those who change
Proverbs 24:21
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Footnotes
- 24:21 Or those given to change
Proverbs 28:5
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5 The evil do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand it completely.(A)
Proverbs 28:5
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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
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Proverbs 29:25-26
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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)
Footnotes
- 29.25 Or human fear
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