Proverbs 19:23 “The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without…”

Proverbs 19:23

The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

World English Bible

The fear of the LORD leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

American Standard Version

The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life; And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

Geneva Bible 1599

The feare of the Lord leadeth to life: and he that is filled therewith, shall continue, and shall not be visited with euill.

Darby Translation

The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life, and he [that hath it] shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil.

Young's Literal Translation

The fear of Jehovah [is] to life, And satisfied he remaineth — he is not charged with evil.

Bible in Basic English

The fear of the Lord gives life: and he who has it will have need of nothing; no evil will come his way.

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Cross references

“fear”

Proverbs 10:27 Psalm 103:17 Psalm 85:9 Psalm 145:18–20 Psalm 34:9–11 Malachi 4:2

Proverbs 10:27 · BSB

The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.

Psalm 103:17 · BSB

But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—

Psalm 85:9 · BSB

Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land.

Psalm 145:18–20 · BSB

The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.

Psalm 34:9–11 · BSB

Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.

Malachi 4:2 · BSB

“But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall.

“shall abide”

Matthew 5:6 1 Timothy 4:8 Psalm 90:14 1 Timothy 6:6–9 Psalm 91:16 Isaiah 58:10

Matthew 5:6 · BSB

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

1 Timothy 4:8 · BSB

For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.

Psalm 90:14 · BSB

Satisfy us in the morning with Your loving devotion, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.

1 Timothy 6:6–9 · BSB

Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.

Psalm 91:16 · BSB

With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”

Isaiah 58:10 · BSB

and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday.

“he shall”

Proverbs 12:21 Romans 8:28 2 Timothy 4:18

Proverbs 12:21 · BSB

No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

Romans 8:28 · BSB

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

2 Timothy 4:18 · BSB

And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Also

Psalm 25:13

Psalm 25:13 · BSB

His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

22The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.

24The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.

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