Proverbs 28:14

Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 28:14

BSB
Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
AKJV
Happy is the man that fears always: but he that hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.
CPDV
Blessed is the man who is ever fearful. Yet truly, whoever is hardened in mind will fall into evil.
ERV
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
NHEB
Blessed is the man who is always reverent; but the one who hardens his heart will fall into evil.
SMT
Happy the man fearing always: and he hardening his heart shall fall into evil.

Commentary for Proverbs 28:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 28:14
Summary
Reverence brings blessing, stubbornness brings ruin
Event
Contrast between righteous and stubborn
Estimated Time Period
c. 950-700 BC
Category
Wisdom