Proverbs 22:4
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4 The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh
is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 22:4
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4 The reward for humility and fear of the Lord
is riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 23:17-19
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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!
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 24:21
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21 My son, fear Yahweh and the king.
Don’t join those who are rebellious;
Proverbs 24:21
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Footnotes
- 24.21 Gk: Heb do not associate with those who change
Proverbs 28:5
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5 Evil men don’t understand justice;
but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.
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 28:14
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14 Blessed is the man who always fears;
but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
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 29:25-26
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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
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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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