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Berean Standard Bible

“But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil.””

Proverbs 1:33

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Wisdom's speech in Proverbs 1 ends with a warning to those who reject her and a promise to those who listen. The final verse offers the positive side of that choice.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil.”

World English Bible (WEB)

But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm.”

King James Version (KJV)

But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell securely, And shall be quiet without fear of evil.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But whoever gives ear to me will take his rest safely, living in peace without fear of evil.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas el que me oyere, habitará confiadamente, y vivirá reposado, sin temor de mal.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero los que me escuchen vivirán en paz y seguridad, sin temor».

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