Berean Standard Bible
Proverbs 19:23
23The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
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 heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. 22The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar. The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm. 24The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth. 25Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
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יִרְאַ֣ת יְהוָ֣ה לְחַיִּ֑ים וְשָׂבֵ֥עַ יָ֝לִ֗ין בַּל־יִפָּ֥קֶד רָֽע׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 19:23
- Proverbs 10:27The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.
- Proverbs 14:26He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
- Psalms 19:9The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.
- Psalms 33:18Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion
- Psalms 34:9Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.
- Psalms 85:9Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land.
- Psalms 103:17But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—
- Psalms 145:18The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.
- Malachi 3:16At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name.
- Malachi 4:2“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.
- Acts 9:31Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
- Psalms 90:14Satisfy us in the morning with Your loving devotion, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
- Psalms 91:16With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”
- Isaiah 58:10and 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.
- Matthew 5:6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
- Philippians 4:11I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content 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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