KJV King James Version
Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
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Proverbs 28:14
Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
WEB World English Bible
Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
ASV American Standard Version
Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
O the happiness of a man fearing continually, And whoso is hardening his heart falleth into evil.
Surrounding context — Proverbs 28
11 The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12 When righteous [men] do rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.
14 Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16 The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
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Proverbs 23:17Let not thine heart envy sinners: but [be thou] in the fear of the LORD all the day long.Psalm 2:11Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.Isaiah 66:2For all those [things] hath mine hand made, and all those [things] have been, saith the LORD: but to this [man] will I look, [even] to [him that is] poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.Jeremiah 32:40And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me.Romans 11:20Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:1 Peter 1:17And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning [here] in fear:Proverbs 29:1He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.Psalm 112:1Praise ye the LORD. Blessed [is] the man [that] feareth the LORD, [that] delighteth greatly in his commandments.Hebrews 4:1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left [us] of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.Psalm 95:8Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, [and] as [in] the day of temptation in the wilderness:Job 9:4[He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened [himself] against him, and hath prospered?Romans 2:4Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?Exodus 7:22And the magicians of Egypt did so with their enchantments: and Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, neither did he hearken unto them; as the LORD had said.Psalm 16:8I have set the LORD always before me: because [he is] at my right hand, I shall not be moved.Exodus 14:23And the Egyptians pursued, and went in after them to the midst of the sea, [even] all Pharaoh’s horses, his chariots, and his horsemen.
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