Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

The fear of the LORD leads to life; whoever is satisfied with it will rest, untouched by evil.

New American Standard Bible

The fear of the Lord leads to life,
So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.

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

The fear of the Lord leads to life;
one will sleep at night without danger.

A Conservative Version

The fear of LORD is life to a man, and he shall abide satisfied. He shall not be visited with 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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
The fear
יראה 
Yir'ah 
Usage: 45

of the Lord

Usage: 0

חי 
Chay 
Usage: 502

and he that hath it shall abide
לין לוּן 
Luwn 
Usage: 84

שׂבע 
 
Usage: 10

Context Readings

A Foolish Son Brings Ruin To Others

22 Human beings long for grace, and it's better to be poor than a man of deceit. 23 The fear of the LORD leads to life; whoever is satisfied with it will rest, untouched by evil. 24 The lazy person buries his hand in his dish and doesn't bother to bring it back to his mouth.



Cross References

Proverbs 12:21

No harm overwhelms the righteous, but the wicked overflow with trouble.

1 Timothy 4:8

Physical exercise is of limited value, but Godliness is very dear, a pledge of life, both there and here.

Psalm 25:13

He will experience good things; his descendants will inherit the earth.

Psalm 34:9-11

Fear the LORD, you holy ones of his; for those who fear him lack nothing.

Psalm 85:9

Surely, he will soon deliver those who fear him, for his glory will live in our land.

Psalm 90:14

Satisfy us in the morning with your gracious love so we may sing for joy and rejoice every day.

Psalm 91:16

I will satisfy him with long life; I will show him my deliverance. A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath Day

Psalm 103:17

Yet the LORD's gracious love remains throughout eternity for those who fear him and his righteous acts extend to their children's children,

Psalm 145:18-20

The LORD remains near to all who call out to him, to everyone who calls out to him sincerely.

Proverbs 10:27

Fearing the LORD prolongs life, but the wicked will not live long.

Proverbs 14:26-27

Rock-solid security is found in the fear of the LORD, and within it one's children find refuge.

Isaiah 58:10-11

if you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the needs of afflicted souls, then your light will rise in darkness, and your night will be like noonday.

Malachi 3:16-17

Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other. The LORD listened and took note, and a scroll of remembrance was written in his presence about those who fear the LORD and honor His name.

Malachi 4:2

But the Sun of Righteousness will arise with healing in its light for those who fear my name. You will go out and leap like calves released from their stalls

Matthew 5:6

"How blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, because it is they who will be satisfied!

Acts 9:31

So the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace. As it continued to be built up and to live in the fear of the Lord, it kept increasing in numbers through the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 8:28

And we know that for those who love God, that is, for those who are called according to his purpose, all things are working together for good.

Philippians 4:11-12

I am not saying this because I am in any need, for I have learned to be content in whatever situation I am in.

1 Timothy 6:6-9

Of course, godliness with contentment does bring a great profit.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will take me safely to his heavenly kingdom. Glory belongs to him forever and ever! Amen.

Hebrews 13:5-6

Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for God has said, "I will never leave you or abandon you."

Psalm 19:9

The fear of the LORD is clean, standing forever. The judgments of the LORD are true; they are altogether righteous.

Psalm 33:18-19

Indeed, the LORD watches those who fear him; those who trust in his gracious love

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