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In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge (Proverbs 14:26, ESV). If the word “his” is understood to refer to the Lord, then those who love the Lord have a place to hide and be protected from the arrows that Satan surely casts about. Certainly, when following the Lord’s way, the obedient one has minimized, if not altogether eliminated, internal spiritual aggravations in life because the life lived is not one’s own (Galatians 2:20). This kind of response is fear and reverence toward Him who is holy and Judge of all.
Not sure the point can be sustained that “his” refers directly to the Lord, but indirectly there’s certainly a connection, so your point is valid nevertheless. Be gone, aggravations!
You’re right, Randal. I am thinking the “his” connecting to “one.” As I thought on it more I decided to go the way you interpreted it – with the “if.”