Proverbs 1:33
What does Proverbs 1:33 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 1:33 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell securely, And shall be quiet without fear of evil.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell securely, And shall be quiet without fear of evil.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But whoever gives ear to me will take his rest safely, living in peace without fear of evil.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And whoso is hearkening to me dwelleth confidently, And <FI>is<Fi> quiet from fear of evil!'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But he that shall hear me, shall rest without terror, and shall enjoy abundance, without fear of evils.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be at rest from fear of evil.
Context
v.32For the backsliding of the simple shall slay them, And the careless ease of fools shall destroy them.
v.33This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 17:5
While he was yet speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold, a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
- Proverbs 8:32
Now therefore, mysons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways.
- John 10:27
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
- Isaiah 55:3
Incline your ear, and come unto me; hear, and your soul shall live: and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
- Psalms 25:12
What man is he that feareth Jehovah? Him shall he instruct in the way that he shall choose.
- Proverbs 3:21
My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion:
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