Proverbs 28:14
The one who always lives with reverence is blessed, 1 but whoever hardens his heart will fall into trouble. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
In Context
15Like a roaring lion or a charging bear 1 is a wicked ruler over poor people. 1
Cross References
Exodus 7:22But the magicians of Egypt did the same thing with their magic. So Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he refused to listen to Moses and Aaron, just as Yahweh had said would happen.
Exodus 14:23The Egyptians pursued them. They went after them into the middle of the sea—all Pharaoh's horses, chariots, and horsemen.
Psalms 2:11Worship Yahweh in fear 1 and rejoice with trembling. 1
Psalms 95:8“Do not harden your heart, as at Meribah, 1 or as on the day of Massah in the wilderness, 1
Proverbs 23:17Do not let your heart envy sinners, 1 but continue in the fear of Yahweh all the day. 1
Ecclesiastes 8:12Even though a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives a long time, yet I know that it will be better for those who respect God, for those who stand before him and show him respect.
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 →