33 But (A)whoever listens to me will live securely
And will be at ease from the dread of evil.”

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33 “But the person who listens to me will live safely
    and will be secure from the fear of evil.”

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21 My son, see that (A)they do not escape from your sight;
Comply with sound wisdom and discretion,
22 And they will be (B)life to your soul
And (C)adornment to your neck.
23 Then you will (D)walk in your way securely,
And your foot will not (E)stumble.
24 When you (F)lie down, you will not be afraid;
When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25 (G)Do not be afraid of sudden danger,
Nor of (H)trouble from the wicked when it comes;
26 For the Lord will be [a]your confidence,
And will (I)keep your foot from being caught.

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  1. Proverbs 3:26 Or at your side

Benefits of Wisdom

21 My son, do not let wisdom[a] leave your sight.
    Carefully observe sound judgment and discernment,
22 and they will be life to you
    and a graceful ornament[b] for your neck.
23 Then you will travel safely on your way,
    and your foot will not stumble.
24 When you sit[c] down, you will not be afraid;
    when you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant.[d]
25 Do not be afraid of sudden disaster,[e]
    or the devastation that comes to the wicked.
26 Indeed, the Lord will be your confidence,
    and he will keep your foot from being caught.

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  1. Proverbs 3:21 The Heb. lacks wisdom
  2. Proverbs 3:22 Lit. grace
  3. Proverbs 3:24 So LXX; MT reads lie
  4. Proverbs 3:24 Or sweet
  5. Proverbs 3:25 Lit. terror

25 When the (A)whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more,
But the (B)righteous has an everlasting foundation.

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25 When the storm ends, the wicked vanish,[a]
    but the righteous person is forever firm.

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  1. Proverbs 10:25 Lit. wicked are no more

29 The (A)way of the Lord is a stronghold for the upright,
But (B)ruin to the workers of injustice.
30 The (C)righteous will never be shaken,
But (D)the wicked will not live in the land.

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29 To the upright, the way of the Lord is a place of safety,
    but it’s a place of ruin to those who practice evil.
30 The righteous will never be overthrown,
    but the wicked will never inhabit the land.

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A person will (A)not be established by wickedness,
But the root of the (B)righteous will not be moved.

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A person doesn’t gain security by wickedness,
    but the righteous won’t be uprooted.

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23 [a]The (A)fear of the Lord leads to life,
So that one may sleep (B)satisfied, [b](C)untouched by evil.

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  1. Proverbs 19:23 Or Reverence for
  2. Proverbs 19:23 Lit not visited

23 The fear of the Lord leads[a] to life;
    whoever is satisfied with it will rest,
        untouched by evil.

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  1. Proverbs 19:23 The Heb. lacks leads

26 One who (A)trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But one who walks wisely will flee to safety.

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26 Whoever trusts in himself is foolish,
    but whoever lives wisely will be kept safe.

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25 The (A)fear of man [a]brings a snare,
But one who (B)trusts in the Lord will be protected.

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  1. Proverbs 29:25 Lit gives

25 Fearing any human being is a trap,
    but confiding in the Lord keeps anyone safe.

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