Proverbs 1:33
Lexham English Bible
33 Whoever listens to me will dwell in security
and rest securely[a] from dread and disaster.”
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:33 Or “be at ease, peace”
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 3:21-26
Lexham English Bible
21 My child, may they[a] not escape from your sight;[b]
may you keep sound wisdom and prudence.
22 They shall be life for your soul[c]
and adornment[d] for your neck.
23 Then you will walk in the confidence of your ways,
and your foot will not stumble.
24 If you sit down, you will not panic,[e]
and if you lie down, then your sleep shall be sweet.
25 Do not be afraid of sudden panic,[f]
or the storm of wickedness that will come.
26 Yahweh will be your confidence[g]
and guard your foot from capture.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:21 Grammatically, “they” most likely refers to clouds (3:20). In context, “they” may refer to wisdom and understanding (3:13).
- Proverbs 3:21 Literally “eyes”
- Proverbs 3:22 Or “inner self”
- Proverbs 3:22 Or “favor”
- Proverbs 3:24 Or “fear, dread”
- Proverbs 3:25 Or “fear, dread”
- Proverbs 3:26 Literally “in your confidence”
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 10:25
Lexham English Bible
25 With the passing of the tempest, there is no wickedness,
but the righteous have a foundation forever.
Proverbs 10:25
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 10:29-30
Lexham English Bible
29 A stronghold for the upright is the way of Yahweh,
but ruin belongs to evildoers.[a]
30 The righteous one is forever; he will not be removed.
But the wicked will not remain in the land.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:29 Literally “them who do evil”
- Proverbs 10:30 Or “earth”
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 12:3
Lexham English Bible
3 A person will not be established by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous will not be moved.
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 19:23
Lexham English Bible
23 Fear of Yahweh leads to life;
he who is filled with it will rest—he will not suffer harm.
Proverbs 19:23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:23 Lit will spend the night satisfied
Proverbs 28:26
Lexham English Bible
26 He who trusts in his own heart[a] is a fool,
but he who walks in wisdom will be saved.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:26 Or “mind,” or “sense”
Proverbs 28:26
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:26 Lit his heart
Proverbs 29:25
Lexham English Bible
25 The fear of a person will lay a snare,
but he who trusts in Yahweh will be secure.
Proverbs 29:25
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:25 Lit raised high
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