Proverbs 1:33
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But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil.”
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Those who read David's psalms, especially those towards the latter end, would be tempted to think that religion is all rapture and consists in nothing but the ecstasies and transports of devotion; and doubtless there is a time for them, and if there be a heaven upon earth it is in them: but, while we are on earth, we cannot be wholly taken up with them; we have a life to live in the flesh, must have a conversation in the world, and into that we must now be taught to carry our religion, which is a rational thing, and very serviceable to the government of human life, and tends as much to make us discreet as to make us devout, to make the face shine before men, in a prudent, honest, useful conversation, as to make the heart burn towards God in holy and pious affections. In this chapter we have, I. The title of the book, showing the general scope and design of it (Pro 1:1-6). II. The first principle of it recommended to our serious consideration (Pro 1:7-9). III. A necessary caution against bad company (Pro 1:10-19). IV. A faithful and lively representation of wisdom's reasonings with the children of men, and the certain ruin of those who turn a deaf ear to those reasonings (Pro 1:20-33).
Open source ↗1:33 Truly wise people are untroubled by fear. They know that God is in control, and wisdom guides them in dealing with every situation.
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You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.”
For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.
By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.
who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
If only My people would listen to Me, if Israel would follow My ways,
Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant— My loving devotion promised to David.
While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”
If only you had paid attention to My commandments, your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like waves of the sea.