Proverbs 22:4
World English Bible
4 The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh
is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 22:4
International Standard Version
4 The reward of humility is the fear of the Lord,
along with wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 23:17-19
World English Bible
17 Don’t let your heart envy sinners,
but rather fear Yahweh all day long.
18 Indeed surely there is a future hope,
and your hope will not be cut off.
19 Listen, my son, and be wise,
and keep your heart on the right path!
Proverbs 23:17-19
International Standard Version
17 Never let yourself envy sinners;
instead, remain[a] in fear of the Lord every day,
18 for there is surely a future life,
and what you hope for will not be cut off.
19 Listen, my son, and be wise,
commit yourself to live God’s[b] way.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:17 The Heb. lacks remain
- Proverbs 23:19 Lit. live in the
Proverbs 24:21
World English Bible
21 My son, fear Yahweh and the king.
Don’t join those who are rebellious;
Proverbs 24:21
International Standard Version
21 My son, fear both the Lord and the king,
and don’t keep company with rebels.
Proverbs 28:5
World English Bible
5 Evil men don’t understand justice;
but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.
Proverbs 28:5
International Standard Version
5 Evil men don’t understand justice,
but whoever seeks the Lord understands it all.
Proverbs 28:14
World English Bible
14 Blessed is the man who always fears;
but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Proverbs 28:14
International Standard Version
14 Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord,[a]
but whoever hardens his heart will fall into disaster.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:14 The Heb. lacks the Lord
Proverbs 29:25-26
World English Bible
25 The fear of man proves to be a snare,
but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.
Proverbs 29:25-26
International Standard Version
25 Fearing any human being is a trap,
but confiding in the Lord keeps anyone safe.
26 Many seek a ruler’s favor,[a]
but justice for a man comes from the Lord.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:26 Lit. face
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