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Proverbs 19:23
23The fear of the Lord leads to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.
Proverbs 19:23 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
- New International Version (NIV)The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The fear of the Lord leads to life, And he who has it will abide in satisfaction; He will not be visited with evil.
Context of Proverbs 19:23
21Many plans are in a man’s mind, But it is the Lord’s purpose for him that will stand (be carried out). 22That which is desirable in a man is his loyalty and unfailing love, But it is better to be a poor man than a [wealthy] liar. The fear of the Lord leads to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil. 24The lazy man buries his hand in the [food] dish, But will not even bring it to his mouth again. 25Strike a scoffer [for refusing to learn], and the naive may [be warned and] become prudent; Reprimand one who has understanding and a teachable spirit, and he will gain knowledge and insight.
Read all of Proverbs 19Proverbs 19:23 word by word
יִרְאַ֣ת יְהוָ֣ה לְחַיִּ֑ים וְשָׂבֵ֥עַ יָ֝לִ֗ין בַּל־יִפָּ֥קֶד רָֽע׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 19:23
- Proverbs 10:27The [reverent] fear of the Lord [worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect] prolongs one’s life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
- Proverbs 14:26In the [reverent] fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, And His children will [always] have a place of refuge.
- Psalms 19:9The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true, they are righteous altogether.
- Psalms 33:18Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon those who fear Him [and worship Him with awe-inspired reverence and obedience], On those who hope [confidently] in His compassion and lovingkindness,
- Psalms 34:9O [reverently] fear the Lord, you His saints (believers, holy ones); For to those who fear Him there is no want.
- Psalms 85:9Surely His salvation is near to those who [reverently] fear Him [and obey Him with submissive wonder], That glory [the manifest presence of God] may dwell in our land.
- Psalms 103:17But the lovingkindness of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who [reverently] fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children,
- Psalms 145:18The Lord is near to all who call on Him, To all who call on Him in truth (without guile).
- Malachi 3:16Then those who feared the Lord [with awe-filled reverence] spoke to one another; and the Lord paid attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who fear the Lord [with an attitude of reverence and respect] and who esteem His name.
- Malachi 4:2But for you who fear My name [with awe-filled reverence] the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go forward and leap [joyfully] like calves [released] from the stall.
- Acts 9:31So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace [without persecution], being built up [in wisdom, virtue, and faith]; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort and encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it continued to grow [in numbers].
- Psalms 90:14O satisfy us with Your lovingkindness in the morning [now, before we grow older], That we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
- Psalms 91:16With a long life I will satisfy him And I will let him see My salvation.”
- Isaiah 58:10And if you offer yourself to [assist] the hungry And satisfy the need of the afflicted, Then your light will rise in darkness And your gloom will become like midday.
- Matthew 5:6“Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness [those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will be [completely] satisfied.
- Philippians 4:11Not that I speak from [any personal] need, for I have learned to be content [and self-sufficient through Christ, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or uneasy] regardless of my circumstances.
Commentaries on Proverbs 19:23
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 23Shall abide satisfied - Better, one that is satisfied hath a sure abiding-place. The word “abide” has, most probably, here as elsewhere, its original sense of “passing the night.” Even in the hour of darkness he shall be free from fear.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 23Verse 23 Those that live in the fear of God, shall get safety, satisfaction, and true and complete happiness.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2323. The fear ... life--(Compare Pr 3:2). abide--or, "remain contented" (1Ti 4:8). not visited with evil--(Pr 10:3; Psa 37:25), as a judgment, in which sense visit is often used (Psa 89:32; Jr 6:15).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 19
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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