Proverbs 1:33
But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
Proverbs 1:33 in other translations
| BSB | But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil.” |
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| 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. |
| YLT | And whoso is hearkening to me dwelleth confidently, And is quiet from fear of evil!' |
| DARBY | But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be at rest from fear of evil. |
| BBE | But whoever gives ear to me will take his rest safely, living in peace without fear of evil. |
| Webster | But whoever hearkeneth to me shall dwell in safety, and shall be quiet from fear of evil. |
What does Proverbs 1:33 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 1:20-33
20-33. Some interpreters regard this address as the language of the Son of God under the name of Wisdom (compare Lu 11:49). Others think that wisdom, as the divine attribute specially employed in acts of counsel and admonition, is here personified, and represents God. In either case the address is a most solemn and divine admonition, whose matter and spirit are eminently evangelical and impressive (see on Pr 8:1)…
Adam Clarke's Commentary
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Proverbs 1:20-33
Solomon, having showed how dangerous it is to hearken to the temptations of Satan, here declares how dangerous it is not to hearken to the calls of God. Christ himself is Wisdom, is Wisdoms. Three sorts of persons are here called by Him: 1. Simple ones. Sinners are fond of their simple notions of good and evil, their simple prejudices against the ways of God, and flatter themselves in their wickedness. 2. Scorners…
Proverbs 1:33 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Proverbs 1:33
- Psalms 25:12-13
What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.
- Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
- Psalms 112:7-8
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
- John 10:27-29
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.
- Proverbs 14:26
In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
- Luke 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.
- Proverbs 8:32-35
Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.
- Luke 21:19
In your patience possess ye your souls.
- Proverbs 9:11
For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
- Psalms 81:13
Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways!
- 1 Peter 1:5
Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
- 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.
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Context
- Proverbs 1:32
For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.
- Proverbs 1:33
But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
Proverbs 1:33 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Mas el que me oyere, habitará confiadamente, y vivirá reposado, sin temor de mal. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Mais celui qui m’écoute habitera en sécurité et sera tranquille, sans crainte du mal. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | wer aber auf mich hört, wird sicher wohnen, und wird ruhig sein vor des Übels Schrecken. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Qui autem me audierit, absque terrore requiescet, et abundantia perfruetur, timore malorum sublato. |