Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
The fear of LORD is life to a man, and he shall abide satisfied. He shall not be visited with evil.
New American Standard Bible
So that one may sleep
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.
Holman Bible
one will sleep at night
International Standard Version
The fear of the LORD leads to life; whoever is satisfied with it will rest, untouched by evil.
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.
Amplified
The fear of the Lord leads to life,
So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.
Bible in Basic English
The fear of the Lord gives life: and he who has it will have need of nothing; no evil will come his way.
Darby Translation
The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life, and he that hath it shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil.
Julia Smith Translation
The fear of Jehovah is to life: and he being filled shall lodge satisfied; he shall not be reviewed for evil.
King James 2000
The fear of the LORD leads to life: and he that has it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Fear of Yahweh [leads] to life; he who is filled [with it] will rest--he will not suffer harm.
Modern King James verseion
The fear of Jehovah tends to life, and he rests satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The fear of the LORD preserveth the life; yea it giveth plenteousness, without the visitation of any plague.
NET Bible
Fearing the Lord leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.
New Heart English Bible
The fear of the LORD leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
The Emphasized Bible
The reverence of Yahweh, leadeth to life, satisfied then, let a man remain - let him not be visited by calamity.
Webster
The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
World English Bible
The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
Youngs Literal Translation
The fear of Jehovah is to life, And satisfied he remaineth -- he is not charged with evil.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 19:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Foolish Son Brings Ruin To Others
22 That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness, and a poor man is better than a liar. 23 The fear of LORD is life to a man, and he shall abide satisfied. He shall not be visited with evil. 24 The sluggard buries his hand in the dish, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:21
There shall no mischief happen to a righteous man, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
1 Timothy 4:8
For bodily exercise is profitable for a little, but piety is profitable for all things, having promise of the present life, and of that which is coming.
Psalm 25:13
His soul shall dwell at ease, and his seed shall inherit the land.
Psalm 34:9-11
O fear LORD, ye his sanctified, for there is no want to those who fear him.
Psalm 85:9
Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land.
Psalm 90:14
O satisfy us in the morning with thy loving kindness, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
Psalm 91:16
I will satisfy him with long life, and show him my salvation.
Psalm 103:17
But the loving kindness of LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon those who fear him, and his righteousness to son's sons,
Psalm 145:18-20
LORD is near to all those who call upon him, to all who call upon him in truth.
Proverbs 10:27
The fear of LORD prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Proverbs 14:26-27
In the fear of LORD is strong confidence, and his sons shall have a place of refuge.
Isaiah 58:10-11
and if thou draw out thy soul to a hungry man, and satisfy an afflicted soul, then thy light shall rise in darkness, and thine obscurity be as the noonday.
Malachi 3:16-17
Then those who feared LORD spoke one with another, and LORD hearkened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for those who feared LORD, and who thought upon his name.
Malachi 4:2
But to you who fear my name the sun of righteousness shall arise with healing in its wings, and ye shall go forth, and frolic as calves of the stall.
Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, because they will be filled.
Acts 9:31
Indeed therefore the congregations throughout the whole of Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified. And, going in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, who are the called according to purpose.
Philippians 4:11-12
Not that I speak regarding need, for I have learned in what things I am to be content.
1 Timothy 6:6-9
But piety with contentment is great gain,
2 Timothy 4:18
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil work, and will save me for his heavenly kingdom, to whom is the glory into the ages of the ages. Truly.
Hebrews 13:5-6
The Way of life is to be without love of money, being content with the things that are present, for he has said, I will, no, not leave thee, and also, I will, no, not forsake thee.
Psalm 19:9
The fear of LORD is clean, enduring forever. The ordinances of LORD are true, [and] righteous altogether.
Psalm 33:18-19
Behold, the eye of LORD is upon those who fear him, upon those who hope in his loving kindness,