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Proverbs 19:23

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

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • The fear of the Lord gives life: and he who has it will have need of nothing; no evil will come his way.

    BBE

  • The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life, and he [that hath it] shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil.

    DBY

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

    WEB

  • The fear of Jehovah `is' to life, And satisfied he remaineth -- he is not charged with evil.

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

  • The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.

    BSB

In context

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

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

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

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

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

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