Proverbs 19:23
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.
In context
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 every translation
- KJV King James Version
- The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
- WEB World English Bible
- The fear of the LORD leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life; And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The fear of Jehovah [is] to life, And satisfied he remaineth — he is not charged with evil.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life, and he [that hath it] shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.