Proverbs 1:33
New American Standard Bible
33 But (A)whoever listens to me will live securely
And will be at ease from the dread of evil.”
Proverbs 1:33
Revised Standard Version
33 but he who listens to me will dwell secure
and will be at ease, without dread of evil.”
Proverbs 3:21-26
New American Standard Bible
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:26 Or at your side
Proverbs 3:21-26
Revised Standard Version
The True Security
21 My son, keep sound wisdom and discretion;
let them not escape from your sight,[a]
22 and they will be life for your soul
and adornment for your neck.
23 Then you will walk on your way securely
and your foot will not stumble.
24 If you sit down,[b] you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25 Do not be afraid of sudden panic,
or of the ruin[c] of the wicked, when it comes;
26 for the Lord will be your confidence
and will keep your foot from being caught.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:21 Reversing the order of the clauses
- Proverbs 3:24 Gk: Heb lie down
- Proverbs 3:25 Heb storm
Proverbs 10:25
New American Standard Bible
25 When the (A)whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more,
But the (B)righteous has an everlasting foundation.
Proverbs 10:25
Revised Standard Version
25 When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more,
but the righteous is established for ever.
Proverbs 10:29-30
New American Standard Bible
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.
Proverbs 10:29-30
Revised Standard Version
29 The Lord is a stronghold to him whose way is upright,
but destruction to evildoers.
30 The righteous will never be removed,
but the wicked will not dwell in the land.
Proverbs 12:3
New American Standard Bible
3 A person will (A)not be established by wickedness,
But the root of the (B)righteous will not be moved.
Proverbs 12:3
Revised Standard Version
3 A man is not established by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
Proverbs 19:23
New American Standard Bible
23 [a]The (A)fear of the Lord leads to life,
So that one may sleep (B)satisfied, [b](C)untouched by evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:23 Or Reverence for
- Proverbs 19:23 Lit not visited
Proverbs 19:23
Revised Standard Version
23 The fear of the Lord leads to life;
and he who has it rests satisfied;
he will not be visited by harm.
Proverbs 28:26
New American Standard Bible
26 One who (A)trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But one who walks wisely will flee to safety.
Proverbs 28:26
Revised Standard Version
26 He who trusts in his own mind is a fool;
but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
Proverbs 29:25
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:25 Lit gives
Proverbs 29:25
Revised Standard Version
25 The fear of man lays a snare,
but he who trusts in the Lord is safe.
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