Proverbs 1:33
But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm.”
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
In Context
32For the backsliding of the simple will kill them. The careless ease of fools will destroy them.
Cross References
Leviticus 25:19The land shall yield its fruit, and you shall eat your fill, and dwell therein in safety.
Psalms 25:12What man is he who fears the LORD? He shall instruct him in the way that he shall choose.
Psalms 112:7He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
Proverbs 8:32“Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
Proverbs 14:26In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
Isaiah 32:17The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 1:21-33
Wisdom's Exhortations; Doom of Obdurate Sinners. 20 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: 21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, 22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? 23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. 24 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have… Read the whole commentary →