Proverbs 28:14 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 28:14 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 28:14 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 28:14 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

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

Proverbs 28:14 — World English Bible

Proverbs 28:14 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Proverbs 28:14 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 28:14 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

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

Proverbs 28:14 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 28:14 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

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

Proverbs 28:14 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 28:14 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

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

Proverbs 28:14 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 28:14 in Context — Proverbs 28

12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

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

15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

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What Does Proverbs 28:14 Mean?

Proverbs 28:14 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 28. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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