Proverbs
“But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.”
Proverbs 1:33
Proverbs 1:33 (KJV) speaks to safety, peace, and fear — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;”
Isaiah 32:18“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
Psalms 32:7“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”
Psalms 4:8“There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.”
Psalms 91:10“The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.”
Psalms 121:5
Common questions
What does Proverbs 1:33 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 1:33 reads: "But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil." The verse speaks to safety, peace, and fear. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 1:33 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil." is Proverbs 1:33 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 1:33?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 1:33 include Proverbs 18:10, Isaiah 32:18, and Psalms 32:7. Reading them alongside Proverbs 1:33 deepens the theme of safety.
How can I pray with Proverbs 1:33?
Read Proverbs 1:33 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.