Matthew Henry · Verse 14
There is a fear which causes happiness. Faith and love will deliver from the fear of eternal misery; but we should always fear offending God, and fear sinning against him.
Proverbs 28:14
Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
BSB
Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
KJV
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
ASV
Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
BBE
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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