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

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The reward for humility and fear of the Lord
    is riches and 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 Do not let your heart envy sinners,
    but always continue in the fear of the Lord.(A)
18 Surely there is a future,
    and your hope will not be cut off.

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

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Notas al pie

  1. 24:21 Or those given to change

21 My child, fear the Lord and the king,
    and do not disobey either of them,[a](A)

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Notas al pie

  1. 24.21 Gk: Heb do not associate with those who change

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 Happy is the one who is never without fear,
    but one who is hard-hearted will fall into calamity.(A)

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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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Notas al pie

  1. 29:25 Lit raised high

25 The fear of others[a] lays a snare,
    but one who trusts in the Lord is secure.(A)

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Notas al pie

  1. 29.25 Or human fear

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 is vain,
    but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.(A)

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