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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 1, Verse 33

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For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.
King James Version
But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
American Standard Version
But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell securely, And shall be quiet without fear of evil.
New English Translation
But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.
World English Bible
But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm."
1
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
2
So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, [and] apply thine heart to understanding;
3
Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, [and] liftest up thy voice for understanding;
4
If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as [for] hid treasures;
5
Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
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For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.
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He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: [he is] a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
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He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
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Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; [yea], every good path.
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When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;