Proverbs 28:14
What does Proverbs 28:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 28:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come into trouble.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862O the happiness of a man fearing continually, And whoso is hardening his heart falleth into evil.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind shall fall into evil.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 2:4
Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
- Psalms 112:1
Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, That delighteth greatly in his commandments.
- Psalms 95:8
Harden not your heart, as at Meribah, As in the day of Massah in the wilderness;
- Psalms 16:8
I have set Jehovah always before me: Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
- Exodus 7:22
And the magicians of Egypt did in like manner with their enchantments: and Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as Jehovah had spoken.
- Exodus 14:23
And the Egyptians pursued, and went in after them into the midst of the sea, all Pharaoh’s horses, his chariots, and his horsemen.
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