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


In Context

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

21 There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

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

24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

Proverbs 19:23 in Other Translations

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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

19:23The fear of the Lord is unto life: and he shall abide in fulness without being visited with evil.

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.