A (A)prudent person sees evil and hides himself,
But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty.
The reward of humility and [a]the fear of the Lord
Are riches, honor, and life.
(B)Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse;
One who guards himself will be far from them.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 22:4 Or reverence for

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