14Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord , but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.


In Context

11 A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, men go into hiding.

13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

14 Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord , but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked man ruling over a helpless people.

16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment, but he who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long life.

Proverbs 28:14 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

28:14Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

28:14Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind, shall fall into evil.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

28:14Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:14Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

28:14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:14Happy is the man that feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:14Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

28:14O the happiness of a man fearing continually, And whoso is hardening his heart falleth into evil.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

28:14Happy is the man that fears always: but he that hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.