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


In Context

20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

21 There are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.

22 That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

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

24 The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

25 Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

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 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 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.