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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />but whoever listens to me will dwell secure and will be at ease, without dread of disaster.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, And will be secure, without fear of evil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“But whoever listens to me will live securely And will be at ease from the dread of evil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But he who listens to me shall live securely And will be at ease from the dread of evil.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But he who listens to me shall live securely, And shall be at ease from the dread of evil.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But he who listens to me shall dwell securely And will be at ease from the dread of evil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“But whoever listens to me (Wisdom) will live securely <i>and</i> in confident trust And will be at ease, without fear <i>or</i> dread of evil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But whoever listens to me will live securely and be undisturbed by the dread of danger.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But whoever listens to me will live securely and be free from the fear of danger.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell securely, And shall be quiet without fear of evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But if you listen to me, you will be safe and secure without fear of disaster." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell securely, and shall be quiet without fear of evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But whoever listens to me will live without worry and will be free from the dread of disaster."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But whoever listens to me will have security. He will be safe, with no reason to be afraid." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"But the person who listens to me will live safely and will be secure from the fear of evil."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But whoever hearkeneth to me shall dwell in safety, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And whoever is listening to me dwells confidently, "" And [is] quiet from fear of evil!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And whoso is hearkening to me dwelleth confidently, And is quiet from fear of evil!'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he hearing to me shall dwell in confidence, and being quiet from fear of evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But he that shall hear me, shall rest without terror, and shall enjoy abundance, without fear of evils. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But whoever will listen to me shall rest without terror, and shall have full enjoyment of abundance, without fear of evils.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But whoever obeys me dwells in security, in peace, without fear of harm.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />but those who listen to me will be secure and will live at ease, without dread of disaster.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But he who listens to me shall live in hope, and shall refrain from many evils.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he who hears me will dwell in hope and will be quiet from the multitude of evils. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell securely, And shall be quiet without fear of evil.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But he that hearkens to me shall dwell in confidence, and shall rest securely from all evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/1-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=211" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/1.htm">Wisdom Calls Aloud</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">32</span>For the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them. <span class="reftext">33</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: wə·šō·mê·a‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">But whoever listens</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">to me</a> <a href="/hebrew/7931.htm" title="7931: yiš·kān- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root (by transmission) to shakab through the idea of lodging; compare cikluwth, shakam); to reside or permanently stay.">will dwell</a> <a href="/hebrew/983.htm" title="983: be·ṭaḥ (N-ms) -- Security. From batach; properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact and the feeling; often safely.">in safety,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7599.htm" title="7599: wə·ša·’ă·nan (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To be at ease or at peace, rest securely. A primitive root; to loll, i.e. Be peaceful.">secure</a> <a href="/hebrew/6343.htm" title="6343: mip·pa·ḥaḏ (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Dread. From pachad; a alarm.">from the fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘āh (Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">of evil.”</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1-2</a></span><br />He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. / I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3</a></span><br />You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a></span><br />Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a></span><br />Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/23-1.htm">Psalm 23:1-4</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-17.htm">Isaiah 32:17-18</a></span><br />The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever. / Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/112-7.htm">Psalm 112:7-8</a></span><br />He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. / His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-6.htm">Romans 8:6</a></span><br />The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/4-8.htm">Psalm 4:8</a></span><br />I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5-6</a></span><br />Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-3</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But whoever listens to me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.</p><p class="hdg">whoso</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/8-32.htm">Proverbs 8:32-35</a></b></br> Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed <i>are they that</i> keep my ways… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/9-11.htm">Proverbs 9:11</a></b></br> For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-12.htm">Psalm 25:12,13</a></b></br> What man <i>is</i> he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way <i>that</i> he shall choose… </p><p class="hdg">and shall</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/3-21.htm">Proverbs 3:21-26</a></b></br> My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/14-26.htm">Proverbs 14:26</a></b></br> In the fear of the LORD <i>is</i> strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/112-7.htm">Psalm 112:7</a></b></br> He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/78-53.htm">Confidently</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-27.htm">Dread</a> <a href="/psalms/143-3.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/psalms/135-21.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-8.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-32.htm">Ease</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-16.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-29.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/149-4.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/psalms/121-7.htm">Harm</a> <a href="/psalms/69-33.htm">Hearkeneth</a> <a href="/psalms/103-20.htm">Hearkening</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-3.htm">Listens</a> <a href="/psalms/131-2.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/psalms/132-14.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/psalms/144-14.htm">Safely</a> <a href="/psalms/141-10.htm">Safety</a> <a href="/psalms/122-6.htm">Secure</a> <a href="/psalms/107-41.htm">Securely</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/3-23.htm">Confidently</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-2.htm">Dread</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-21.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-29.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-2.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-24.htm">Ease</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-7.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-5.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-2.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-29.htm">Harm</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-34.htm">Hearkeneth</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-34.htm">Hearkening</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-34.htm">Listens</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-2.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-24.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-23.htm">Safely</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-23.htm">Safety</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-15.htm">Secure</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-23.htm">Securely</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/1-1.htm">The use of the proverbs</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">An exhortation to fear God, and believe his word</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/1-10.htm">to avoid the enticing of sinners</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/1-20.htm">Wisdom complains of her contempt</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/1-24.htm">She threatens her contemners</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Listening implies not just hearing but obeying and applying wisdom's teachings. In the biblical context, wisdom is often equated with the fear of the Lord (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>), suggesting that true wisdom begins with a reverent relationship with God. This call to listen is reminiscent of <a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4-5</a>, where the Shema instructs Israel to hear and love the Lord with all their heart, soul, and strength.<p><b>will dwell in safety</b><br>The promise of dwelling in safety reflects the covenant blessings found throughout the Old Testament, where obedience to God's commands results in protection and peace (<a href="/leviticus/26-5.htm">Leviticus 26:5-6</a>). The Hebrew concept of "dwelling" often implies a settled, peaceful existence, free from external threats. This safety is not merely physical but also spiritual, as it aligns with the peace that surpasses understanding mentioned in <a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a>. The imagery of dwelling safely can also be seen as a foreshadowing of the eternal security found in Christ, who is our ultimate refuge (<a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1</a>).<p><b>secure from the fear of evil.</b><br>This assurance of being secure from the fear of evil highlights the protective nature of wisdom. In a historical context, ancient Israel faced numerous threats from surrounding nations and internal strife, making the promise of security particularly poignant. The fear of evil encompasses both physical harm and moral corruption. Biblically, this security is echoed in <a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a>, where the psalmist declares that even in the valley of the shadow of death, there is no fear because God is present. This phrase also points to the ultimate victory over evil through Jesus Christ, who delivers believers from the power of sin and death (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He compiled these sayings to impart wisdom and understanding.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom.htm">Wisdom</a></b><br>Personified in Proverbs as a woman calling out to people, urging them to follow her ways. Wisdom represents God's truth and guidance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The original audience of Proverbs, the people of Israel were encouraged to live according to God's wisdom to experience His blessings.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_simple.htm">The Simple</a></b><br>Refers to those who are naive or inexperienced, often mentioned in Proverbs as needing guidance and instruction.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fool.htm">The Fool</a></b><br>In Proverbs, the fool is someone who rejects wisdom and instruction, often leading to their downfall.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_listen.htm">The Call to Listen</a></b><br>Listening to wisdom is an active choice. It requires humility and a willingness to be taught by God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_promise_of_safety.htm">The Promise of Safety</a></b><br>God promises safety and security to those who heed His wisdom. This is not just physical safety but also spiritual and emotional peace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/freedom_from_fear.htm">Freedom from Fear</a></b><br>True wisdom leads to freedom from the fear of evil. Trusting in God's guidance provides a sense of security that transcends circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discernment.htm">The Importance of Discernment</a></b><br>In a world full of voices, discerning God's wisdom is crucial. This requires regular engagement with Scripture and prayer.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_wisely_in_community.htm">Living Wisely in Community</a></b><br>Wisdom is not just for personal benefit but for the well-being of the community. Our choices impact those around us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'called_by_his_purpose'_mean.htm">How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_i_maintain_focus_on_christ.htm">How can I maintain focus on Christ?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_33_16_align_with_righteous_suffering.htm">How does the promise of safety in Isaiah 33:16 align with observable instances of righteous people facing disaster historically?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_mount_hermon's_biblical_role.htm">What defines having a sound mind?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33) <span class= "bld">Shall dwell safely </span>. . .--Comp. Psalms 37 throughout for similar promises.<p><span class= "bld">Shall be quiet from fear of evil--</span>Comp. Ps. cxii 7: "He shall not be afraid of any evil tidings," &c<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 33.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Hearkeneth unto me.</span> Wisdom, in closing her address, draws a beautiful picture of the real security and peace of the righteous, as contrasted with the false security of the wicked. As on the one side rejection of her counsels, her warnings, and invitations, carries with it punishment and irretrievable ruin; so, on the other, the hearkening to her words, and loving obedience, are rewarded by her with the choicest blessings. <span class="cmt_word">Shall dwell safely</span>; that is, with confidence, without danger (<span class="accented">absque terrore</span>, Vulgate). The phrase, <span class="hebrew">ָשכַן בֶּטַד</span> (<span class="accented">shachan betakh</span>)<span class="accented">, is</span> used in <a href="/deuteronomy/33-12.htm">Deuteronomy 33:12-18</a> of the safety with which the covenant people should dwell in the land that God had given them; but it is capable of a further extension of meaning beyond mere temporal security, viz. to the spiritual peace of the righteous. The psalmist also employs it to describe the confidence with which he awaits the resurrection, when he says, "My flesh also shall rest in hope [or, 'dwell confidently']" (<a href="/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9</a>). So here Wisdom promises that he who hearkens to her shall dwell calmly and undisturbed amidst the distractions of the world. The promise agrees with the description of Wisdom elsewhere that "her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace." <span class="cmt_word">And shall be quiet;</span> (<span class="hebrew">שַׁאֲנַן</span>, <span class="accented">shaanan</span>, perfect pilel). Wisdom regards her assurance as already accomplished, and hence the perfect in the original is used for the future. The hearers and doers of her will shall live in tranquillity; nay, they are already doing so. It is a thing not only in prospect, but in possession. <span class="cmt_word">From fear of evil;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> either without any fear of evil, fear being removed (<span class="accented">timore sublato</span>, Vulgate), or, as the Authorized Version expresses it, connecting the phrase more intimately with the verb - "quiet from fear of evil." It is not only evil, <span class="hebrew">רֲעַה</span> (<span class="accented">raah</span>), in its substantial form, as calamity, they are to be free from, but even the fear of it. The tranquillity will be supreme. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/1-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But whoever listens</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשֹׁמֵ֣עַֽ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šō·mê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to me</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֭י</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">{will} dwell</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׁכָּן־</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·kān-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7931.htm">Strong's 7931: </a> </span><span class="str2">To settle down, abide, dwell</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in safety,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּ֑טַח</span> <span class="translit">(be·ṭaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_983.htm">Strong's 983: </a> </span><span class="str2">A place of refuge, safety, safely</span><br /><br /><span class="word">secure</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝שַׁאֲנַ֗ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ša·’ă·nan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7599.htm">Strong's 7599: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be at ease or at peace, rest securely</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the fear</span><br /><span class="heb">מִפַּ֥חַד</span> <span class="translit">(mip·pa·ḥaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6343.htm">Strong's 6343: </a> </span><span class="str2">A, alarm</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of evil.”</span><br /><span class="heb">רָעָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(rā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/1-33.htm">Proverbs 1:33 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/1-33.htm">Proverbs 1:33 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/1-33.htm">Proverbs 1:33 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/1-33.htm">Proverbs 1:33 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/1-33.htm">Proverbs 1:33 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/1-33.htm">Proverbs 1:33 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/1-33.htm">Proverbs 1:33 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/1-33.htm">Proverbs 1:33 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/1-33.htm">Proverbs 1:33 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/1-33.htm">Proverbs 1:33 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/1-33.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 1:33 But whoever listens to me will dwell (Prov. 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