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33 But all who listen to me will live in peace,
    untroubled by fear of harm.”

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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 child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment.
    Hang on to them,
22 for they will refresh your soul.
    They are like jewels on a necklace.
23 They keep you safe on your way,
    and your feet will not stumble.
24 You can go to bed without fear;
    you will lie down and sleep soundly.
25 You need not be afraid of sudden disaster
    or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,
26 for the Lord is your security.
    He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.

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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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Footnotes

  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 storms of life come, the wicked are whirled away,
    but the godly have a lasting 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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Footnotes

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

29 The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity,
    but it destroys the wicked.

30 The godly will never be disturbed,
    but the wicked will be removed from 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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Wickedness never brings stability,
    but the godly have deep roots.

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

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23 Fear of the Lord leads to life,
    bringing security and protection from harm.

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

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:23 The Heb. lacks leads

26 Those who trust their own insight are foolish,
    but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.

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

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25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
    but trusting the Lord means safety.

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

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