23The fear of the Lord is unto life: and he shall abide in fulness without being visited with evil.


In Context

20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayst be wise in thy latter end.

21 There are many thoughts in the heart of a man: but the will of the Lord shall stand firm.

22 A needy man is merciful: and better is the poor than the lying man.

23 The fear of the Lord is unto life: and he shall abide in fulness without being visited with evil.

24 The slothful hideth his hand under his armpit, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth.

25 The wicked man being; scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man he will understand discipline.

Proverbs 19:23 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

19:23The fear of the LORD [tendeth] to life: and [he that hath it] shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

19:23The fear of the Lord leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

19:23The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life; And he that hath it'shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:23The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life, and he that hath it shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

19:23The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:23The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:23The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

19:23The fear of Jehovah is to life, And satisfied he remaineth — he is not charged with evil.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

19:23The fear of the LORD tends to life: and he that has it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.