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Proverbs 1:32

Proverbs 1:33 net — But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.

NET Bible

"But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm."

— Proverbs 1:33, NET Bible

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Proverbs 1:33 in Other Translations

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Proverbs 1 — Context

30

they did not comply with my advice, they spurned all my rebuke.

31

Therefore they will eat from the fruit of their way, and they will be stuffed full of their own counsel.

32

For the waywardness of the simpletons will kill them, and the careless ease of fools will destroy them.

33

But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.

Proverbs 1:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 1:33 say?
Proverbs 1:33 in the NET Bible reads: “But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.”
Where is Proverbs 1:33 in the Bible?
Proverbs 1:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 1, verse 33.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 1:33.
What translation should I read Proverbs 1:33 in?
Proverbs 1:33 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 1:33?
Proverbs 1:33 reads (NET): “But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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