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The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh
    is wealth, honor, and life.

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True humility and fear of the Lord
    lead to riches, honor, and long life.

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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!

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17 Don’t envy sinners,
    but always continue to fear the Lord.
18 You will be rewarded for this;
    your hope will not be disappointed.

19 My child, listen and be wise:
    Keep your heart on the right course.

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21 My son, fear Yahweh and the king.
    Don’t join those who are rebellious;

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21 My child, fear the Lord and the king.
Don’t associate with rebels,

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Evil men don’t understand justice;
    but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.

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Evil people don’t understand justice,
    but those who follow the Lord understand completely.

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14 Blessed is the man who always fears;
    but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

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14 Blessed are those who fear to do wrong,[a]
    but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.

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Footnotes

  1. 28:14 Or those who fear the Lord; Hebrew reads those who fear.

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.

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25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
    but trusting the Lord means safety.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
    but justice comes from the Lord.

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