New American Standard Bible 1995
Proverbs 1:33
Proverbs 1:33 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
- New International Version (NIV)but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)but whoever listens to me will dwell secure and will be at ease, without dread of disaster."
- New King James Version (NKJV)But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, And will be secure, without fear of evil.”
Context of Proverbs 1:33
31So they shall eat of the fruit of their own way And be satiated with their own devices. 32For the waywardness of the naive will kill them, And the complacency of fools will destroy them. But he who listens to me shall live securely And will be at ease from the dread of evil.”
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וְשֹׁמֵ֣עַֽ לִ֭י יִשְׁכָּן־בֶּ֑טַח וְ֝שַׁאֲנַ֗ן מִפַּ֥חַד רָעָֽה׃ פRead the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 1:33
- Proverbs 8:32“Now therefore, O sons, listen to me, For blessed are they who keep my ways.
- Proverbs 9:11For by me your days will be multiplied, And years of life will be added to you.
- Psalms 25:12Who is the man who fears the Lord? He will instruct him in the way he should choose.
- Psalms 81:13Oh that My people would listen to Me, That Israel would walk in My ways!
- Isaiah 48:18If only you had paid attention to My commandments! Then your well-being would have been like a river, And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.
- Isaiah 55:3Incline your ear and come to Me. Listen, that you may live; And I will make an everlasting covenant with you, According to the faithful mercies shown to David.
- Matthew 17:5While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and behold, a voice out of the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him!”
- John 10:27My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me;
- 1 Peter 1:5who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
- Proverbs 3:21My son, let them not vanish from your sight; Keep sound wisdom and discretion,
- Proverbs 14:26In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, And his children will have refuge.
- Psalms 112:7He will not fear evil tidings; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
- Isaiah 26:3The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You.
- Luke 21:9When you hear of wars and disturbances, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end does not follow immediately.”
- Romans 8:35Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
Commentaries on Proverbs 1:33
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 33But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely - The man who hears the voice of wisdom in preference to the enticements of the wicked. He shall dwell in safety, בטח ישכן yishcan betach, he shall inhabit safety itself; he shall be completely safe and secure; and shall be quiet from the fear of evil, having a full consciousness of his own innocence and God's protection. Coverdale translates, "And have ynough without eney feare of evell." What the just man…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 20-33Verses 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. Proud, jovial people, that…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 33Wise people do not fear. They trust that God is in control, and wisdom helps them deal with every situation.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 20-3320-33. 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). Wisdom--literally, "Wisdoms," the plural…Read the comment
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Notes
- 1. Proverbs 1:33 Ps 25:12, 13; Prov 3:24-26 ↩
- 2. Proverbs 1:33 Lit dwell ↩
Commentaries on Proverbs 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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