Then David got up from the ground. He washed, anointed himself, changed his clothes, went to the Lord’s house, and worshipped. Then he went home and requested something to eat. So they served him food, and he ate.
Proverbs 3:7 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Don’t be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Be not wise in thine own eyes: Fear the LORD, and depart from evil. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Be not wise in your own eyes; reverently fear and worship the Lord and turn [entirely] away from evil. [Prov. 8:13.] American Standard Version (1901) Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil: Common English Bible Don’t consider yourself wise. Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Catholic Public Domain Version Do not seem wise to yourself. Fear God, and withdraw from evil. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Be not wise in thy own conceit: fear God, and depart from evil: |
Then David got up from the ground. He washed, anointed himself, changed his clothes, went to the Lord’s house, and worshipped. Then he went home and requested something to eat. So they served him food, and he ate.
The governors who preceded me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them food and wine as well as half a kilogram of silver. Their subordinates also oppressed the people, but because of the fear of God, I didn’t do this.
There was a man in the country of Uz named Job. He was a man of complete integrity, who feared God and turned away from evil.
He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord #– #that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.’
Moses responded to the people, ‘Don’t be afraid, for God has come to test you, so that you will fear him and will not sin.’
A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool is easily angered and is careless.
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death.
Iniquity is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness, and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.
Do you see a person who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Answer a fool according to his foolishness or he’ll become wise in his own eyes.
A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a poor one who has discernment sees through him.
The one who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
To fear the Lord is to hate evil. I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: fear God and keep his commands, because this is for all humanity.
Woe to those who consider themselves wise and judge themselves clever. ,
I don’t want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you will not be conceited: A partial hardening has come upon Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation.