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


In Context

11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

13 He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

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

15 As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

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 New International Version of the Holy Bible

28:14Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord , but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

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 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.