King James Version
Proverbs 28:14 in the King James Version says “Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 28 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.”
Proverbs 28:14 · KJV
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. hidden: or, sought for
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Happy”
H835happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!
“alway”
H8548properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the re
“but he that hardeneth”
H7185properly, to be dense, i.e., tough or severe (in various applications)
“his heart”
H3820the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
“shall fall”
H5307to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
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