Humility, the fear of the Lord,
results in wealth, honor, and life.(A)

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The reward of humility is the fear of the Lord,
    along with wealth, honor, and life.

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17 Don’t let your heart envy sinners;(A)
instead, always fear the Lord.(B)
18 For then you will have a future,
and your hope will not be dashed.(C)

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17 Never let yourself envy sinners;
    instead, remain[a] in fear of the Lord every day,
18 for there is surely a future life,
    and what you hope for will not be cut off.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 23:17 The Heb. lacks remain

21 My son, fear the Lord, as well as the king,(A)
and don’t associate with rebels,[a]

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  1. 24:21 Or those given to change

21 My son, fear both the Lord and the king,
    and don’t keep company with rebels.

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14 Happy is the one who is always reverent,(A)
but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.(B)

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14 Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord,[a]
    but whoever hardens his heart will fall into disaster.

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  1. Proverbs 28:14 The Heb. lacks the Lord

25 The fear of mankind is a snare,(A)
but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.[a](B)

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  1. 29:25 Lit raised high

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

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30 Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting,(A)
but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.

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30 Charm is deceitful and beauty fades;
    but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.

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