But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
Parallel translations
- WEB But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm.”
- BSB But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil.”
- NKJV But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, And will be secure, without fear of evil.”
- NASB “But whoever listens to me will live securely And will be at ease from the dread of evil.”
- NLT But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.”
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Quick answer
Whoever listens to wisdom will dwell securely, without fear of harm. It matters because it offers the gracious alternative: safety in heeding God's call.
Overview
The chapter ends not in doom but in promise: the one who listens to wisdom finds security and peace. This contrast highlights the two ways set before every person. Such rest finds its fullest expression in Christ, who gives true peace and security to those who come to Him (Matt. 11:28-29).
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- Ps 25:12–13What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
- Ps 112:7–8He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
- Isa 26:3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
- John 10:27–29My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
- Prov 14:26In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
- Luke 21:9But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.
- Prov 8:32–35Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
- Luke 21:19In your patience possess ye your souls.
- Prov 9:11For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
- Ps 81:13Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways!
- Isa 55:3Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
- 1 Pet 1:5Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
- Matt 17:5While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
- Prov 3:21–26My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
- Isa 48:18O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea:
- Rom 8:35–39Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
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