Bible verse
Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Proverbs 28:14 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 28.
10 He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
16 A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
17 A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
18 He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
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.
ERV
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
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