Humility is the fear of the Lord;
    its wages are riches and honor(A) and life.(B)

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

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Saying 15

17 Do not let your heart envy(A) sinners,
    but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
18 There is surely a future hope for you,
    and your hope will not be cut off.(B)

Saying 16

19 Listen, my son,(C) and be wise,
    and set your heart on the right path:

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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.

19 Listen, my child, and be wise!
    Keep your mind straight on the path.

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Saying 30

21 Fear the Lord and the king,(A) my son,
    and do not join with rebellious officials,

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21 Fear the Lord, my child, as well as the king.
    Don’t associate with those who are rebellious.

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Evildoers do not understand what is right,
    but those who seek the Lord understand it fully.

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Evil people don’t understand justice,
    but those who seek the Lord understand everything.

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14 Blessed is the one who always trembles before God,
    but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.

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14 Happy are those who are continually fearful,
    but those whose hearts are hard fall into trouble.

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25 Fear(A) of man will prove to be a snare,
    but whoever trusts in the Lord(B) is kept safe.(C)

26 Many seek an audience with a ruler,(D)
    but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.(E)

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25 People are trapped by their fear of others;
    those who trust the Lord are secure.
26 Many seek access to the ruler,
    but justice comes from the Lord.

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