Proverbs 22:4
Christian Standard Bible
4 Humility, the fear of the Lord,
results in wealth, honor, and life.(A)
Proverbs 22:4
New Living Translation
4 True humility and fear of the Lord
lead to riches, honor, and long life.
Proverbs 23:17-19
Christian Standard Bible
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)
19 Listen, my son, and be wise;
keep your mind on the right course.
Proverbs 23:17-19
New Living Translation
17 Don’t envy sinners,
but always continue to fear the Lord.
18 You will be rewarded for this;
your hope will not be disappointed.
19 My child, listen and be wise:
Keep your heart on the right course.
Proverbs 24:21
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 24:21 Or those given to change
Proverbs 24:21
New Living Translation
21 My child, fear the Lord and the king.
Don’t associate with rebels,
Proverbs 28:5
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 28:5
New Living Translation
5 Evil people don’t understand justice,
but those who follow the Lord understand completely.
Proverbs 28:14
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 28:14
New Living Translation
14 Blessed are those who fear to do wrong,[a]
but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.
Footnotes
- 28:14 Or those who fear the Lord; Hebrew reads those who fear.
Proverbs 29:25-26
New Living Translation
25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the Lord means safety.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but justice comes from the Lord.
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