Proverbs 1:33
31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.
But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil.”
- KJV
- But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
- WEB
- But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm.”
- ASV
- But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell securely, And shall be quiet without fear of evil.
- DARBY
- But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be at rest from fear of evil.
- BLB
- And the one listening to me will dwell [in] safety, and will be at ease from the dread of evil.”
- ÅB
- men den som hører på meg, skal bo trygt og leve i ro uten frykt for ulykke.
- OTB
- Men den som lytter til meg vil bo trygt og vil være i ro, uten frykt for skade.”
- B1930
- men den som hører på mig, skal bo trygt og leve i ro uten frykt for ulykke.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Psalms 25:12–13
What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
Read in contextIsaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Read in contextPsalms 112:7–8
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
Read in contextJohn 10:27–29
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
Read in contextProverbs 14:26
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
Read in contextLuke 21:9
But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.
Read in contextProverbs 8:32–35
Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
Read in contextLuke 21:19
In your patience possess ye your souls.
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