Proverbs 28:14 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 28:14

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12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great ^aglory;
But when the wicked arise, men¹ hide themselves.

13 ^aHe who covers his sins will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.

14 Happy is the man who is always reverent,
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

15 ^aLike a roaring lion and a charging bear
^bIs a wicked ruler over poor people.

16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a great ^aoppressor,
But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.

17 ^aA man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit;
Let no one help him.

18 Whoever walks blamelessly will be¹ saved,
But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

19 ^aHe who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!

20 A faithful man will abound with blessings,
^aBut he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.

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American Standard Version
Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

Amplified® Bible
Blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied) is the man who reverently {and} worshipfully fears [the Lord] at all times [regardless of circumstances], but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD blesses everyone who is afraid to do evil, but if you are cruel, you will end up in trouble.

Darby English Version
Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.

Good News Bible
Always obey the LORD and you will be happy. If you are stubborn, you will be ruined.

King James Version
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

New American Standard Bible
How blessed is the man who fears always, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

New International Version
Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD,
but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

New King James Version
Happy is the man who is always reverent,
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The man receives blessings who fears always, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

Revised Standard Version
Blessed is the man who fears the LORD always; but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

Young's Literal Translation
O the happiness of a man fearing continually, And whoso is hardening his heart falleth into evil.

New English Translation
Blessed is the one who is always cautious,¹ but whoever hardens his heart² will fall into evil.

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