Proverbs 28:14
Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind, shall fall into evil.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
In Context
15As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people.
Cross References
Exodus 7:22And the magicians of the Egyptians with their enchantments did in like manner: and Pharao's heart was hardened, neither did he hear them, as the Lord had commanded.
Exodus 14:23And the Egyptians pursuing went in after them, and all Pharao's horses, his chariots and horsemen through the midst of the sea,
Psalms 2:11Serve ye the Lord with fear: and rejoice unto him with trembling.
Psalms 95:8To day if you shall hear his voice, harden not your hearts:
Proverbs 23:17Let not thy heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long:
Ecclesiastes 8:12But though a sinner do evil a hundred times, and by patience be borne withal, I know from thence that it shall be well with them that fear God, who dread his face.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:14
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. Here is, 1. The folly of indulging sin, of palliating and excusing it, denying or extenuating it, diminishing it, dissembling it, or throwing the blame of it upon others: He that thus covers his sins shall not prosper, let him never expect it. He shall not succeed in his endeavour to cover his sin, for it will be discovered, sooner or later. There is nothing hid which shall not be revealed. A bird of the air… Read the whole commentary →