Proverbs 22:4
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4 The reward for humility and fear of the Lord
is riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 22:4
Common English Bible
4 The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord
is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 23:17-18
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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.
Proverbs 23:17-18
Common English Bible
17 Don’t let your heart envy sinners,
but fear the Lord constantly;
18 then you will have a future,
and your hope won’t be cut off.
Proverbs 24:21
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Footnotes
- 24.21 Gk: Heb do not associate with those who change
Proverbs 24:21
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21 Fear the Lord, my child, as well as the king.
Don’t associate with those who are rebellious.
Proverbs 28:14
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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)
Proverbs 28:14
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14 Happy are those who are continually fearful,
but those whose hearts are hard fall into trouble.
Proverbs 29:25
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Footnotes
- 29.25 Or human fear
Proverbs 29:25
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25 People are trapped by their fear of others;
those who trust the Lord are secure.
Proverbs 31:30
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30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.(A)
Proverbs 31:30
Common English Bible
30 Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting,
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
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