Proverbs 1:33
Holman Christian Standard Bible
33 But whoever listens to me will live securely
and be free from the fear of danger.”(A)
Proverbs 1:33
Common English Bible
33 Those who obey me will dwell securely,
untroubled by the dread of harm.”
Proverbs 3:21-26
Holman Christian Standard Bible
21 Maintain your competence and discretion.
My son, don’t lose sight of them.(A)
22 They will be life for you[a][b](B)
and adornment[c] for your neck.
23 Then you will go safely on your way;
your foot will not stumble.(C)
24 When you lie[d] down, you will not be afraid;(D)
you will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant.
25 Don’t fear sudden danger
or the ruin of the wicked when it comes,(E)
26 for the Lord will be your confidence[e]
and will keep your foot from a snare.(F)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:22 Or be your throat
- Proverbs 3:22 In Hb, nephesh can mean throat, soul, or life.
- Proverbs 3:22 Or grace
- Proverbs 3:24 LXX reads sit
- Proverbs 3:26 Or be at your side
Proverbs 3:21-26
Common English Bible
Integrity of wisdom
21 My son, don’t let them slip from your eyes;
hold on to sound judgment and discretion.
22 They will be life for your whole being,
and an ornament for your neck.
23 Then you will walk safely on your path,
and your foot won’t stumble.
24 If you lie down, you won’t be terrified.
When you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant.
25 Don’t fear sudden terror
or the ruin that comes to the wicked.
26 The Lord will be your confidence;
he will guard your feet from being snared.
Proverbs 10:25
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 10:25
Common English Bible
25 After a whirlwind passes by, the wicked are no more,
but the righteous stand firm forever.
Proverbs 10:29-30
Holman Christian Standard Bible
29 The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the honorable,
but destruction awaits the malicious.(A)
30 The righteous will never be shaken,
but the wicked will not remain on the earth.(B)
Proverbs 10:29-30
Common English Bible
29 The path of the Lord is a refuge for the innocent
and ruin for those who do evil.
30 The righteous will never be shaken,
but the wicked won’t dwell in the land.
Proverbs 12:3
Holman Christian Standard Bible
3 Man cannot be made secure by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous is immovable.(A)
Proverbs 12:3
Common English Bible
3 No one is established by wicked acts,
but the roots of the righteous can’t be disturbed.
Proverbs 19:23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:23 Lit will spend the night satisfied
Proverbs 19:23
Common English Bible
23 The fear of the Lord leads to life;
then one rests content, untouched by harm.
Proverbs 28:26
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:26 Lit his heart
Proverbs 28:26
Common English Bible
26 Those who trust in their own reasoning are fools,
but those who walk in wisdom will be kept safe.
Proverbs 29:25
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:25 Lit raised high
Proverbs 29:25
Common English Bible
25 People are trapped by their fear of others;
those who trust the Lord are secure.
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