New Living Translation
Proverbs 19:23
23Fear of the Lord leads to life, bringing security and protection 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
21You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail. 22Loyalty makes a person attractive. It is better to be poor than dishonest. Fear of the Lord leads to life, bringing security and protection from harm. 24Lazy people take food in their hand but don’t even lift it to their mouth. 25If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded will learn a lesson; if you correct the wise, they will be all the wiser.
Read all of Proverbs 19Proverbs 19:23 word by word
יִרְאַ֣ת יְהוָ֣ה לְחַיִּ֑ים וְשָׂבֵ֥עַ יָ֝לִ֗ין בַּל־יִפָּ֥קֶד רָֽע׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 19:23
- Proverbs 10:27Fear of the Lord lengthens one’s life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.
- Proverbs 14:26Those who fear the Lord are secure; he will be a refuge for their children.
- Psalms 19:9Reverence for the Lord is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the Lord are true; each one is fair.
- Psalms 33:18But the Lord watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love.
- Psalms 34:9Fear the Lord, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all they need.
- Psalms 85:9Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, so our land will be filled with his glory.
- Psalms 103:17But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children’s children
- Psalms 145:18The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.
- Malachi 3:16Then those who feared the Lord spoke with each other, and the Lord listened to what they said. In his presence, a scroll of remembrance was written to record the names of those who feared him and always thought about the honor of his name.
- Malachi 4:2“But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture.
- Acts 9:31The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it became stronger as the believers lived in the fear of the Lord. And with the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it also grew in numbers.
- Psalms 90:14Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love, so we may sing for joy to the end of our lives.
- Psalms 91:16I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.”
- Isaiah 58:10Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.
- Matthew 5:6God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.
- Philippians 4:11Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.
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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