Proverbs 28:14 “Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his hear…”

Proverbs 28:14

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come into trouble.

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Cross references

“Happy”

Proverbs 23:17 Psalm 2:11 Isaiah 66:2 Jeremiah 32:40 Romans 11:20 Psalm 112:1

Proverbs 23:17 · BSB

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.

Psalm 2:11 · BSB

Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Isaiah 66:2 · BSB

Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.

Jeremiah 32:40 · BSB

I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never turn away from doing good to them, and I will put My fear in their hearts, so that they will never turn away from Me.

Romans 11:20 · BSB

That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.

Psalm 112:1 · BSB

Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.

“but”

Proverbs 29:1 Job 9:4 Romans 2:4 Exodus 7:22 Exodus 14:23

Proverbs 29:1 · BSB

A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.

Job 9:4 · BSB

God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered?

Romans 2:4 · BSB

Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?

Exodus 7:22 · BSB

But the magicians of Egypt did the same things by their magic arts. So Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he would not listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the LORD had said.

Exodus 14:23 · BSB

And the Egyptians chased after them—all Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and horsemen—and followed them into the sea.

Also

Psalm 95:8

Psalm 95:8 · BSB

do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, in the day at Massah in the wilderness,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

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

Read Proverbs 28