Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The fear of the LORD preserveth the life; yea it giveth plenteousness, without the visitation of any plague.
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.
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.
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 It is a man's worship to do good; and better it is to be a poor man, than a dissembler. 23 The fear of the LORD preserveth the life; yea it giveth plenteousness, without the visitation of any plague. 24 A slothful body shutteth his hand into his bosom; so that he cannot put it to his mouth.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:21
There shall no misfortune happen unto the just; but the ungodly shall be filled with misery.
1 Timothy 4:8
For bodily exercise profiteth little: But godliness is good unto all things, as a thing which hath promises of the life that is now, and of the life to come.
Psalm 25:13
His soul shall dwell at ease, and his seed shall inherit the land.
Psalm 34:9-11
O fear the LORD, ye that are his saints: for they that fear him lack nothing.
Psalm 85:9
For his salvation is nigh them that fear him, that glory may dwell in our land.
Psalm 90:14
O satisfy us with thy mercy, and that soon: so shall we rejoice and be glad all the days of our life.
Psalm 91:16
With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation.
Psalm 103:17
But the merciful goodness of the LORD endureth for ever and ever upon them that fear him, and his righteousness upon their children's children;
Psalm 145:18-20
The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, yea, all such as call upon him faithfully.
Proverbs 10:27
The fear of the LORD maketh a long life; but the years of the ungodly shall be shortened.
Proverbs 14:26-27
The fear of the LORD is a stronghold; and his children are under a sure defense.
Isaiah 58:10-11
Yea If thou layest away thy burdens, and holdest thy fingers, and ceasest from blasphemous talking; if thou hast compassion upon the hungry, and refreshest the troubled soul: Then shall thy light spring out in the darkness, and thy darkness shall be as the noon day.
Malachi 3:16-17
But they that fear God, say thus one to another, 'The LORD considereth and heareth it. Yea, it is before him a memorial book, written for such as fear the LORD, and remember his name.'
Malachi 4:2
But unto you that fear my name, shall the Son of righteousness arise, and health shall be under his wings: ye shall go forth, and multiply as the fat calves.
Matthew 5:6
Blessed are they which hunger and thirst for righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Acts 9:31
Then had the congregations rest, throughout all Jewry and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified, and walked in the fear of the Lord; And multiplied by the comfort of the holy ghost.
Romans 8:28
For we know well that all things work for the best unto them that love God, which also are called of purpose.
Philippians 4:11-12
I speak not because of necessity. For I have learned in whatsoever estate I am, therewith to be content.
1 Timothy 6:6-9
Godliness is great riches, if a man be content with that he hath.
2 Timothy 4:18
And the Lord shall deliver me from all evil doing, and shall keep me unto his heavenly kingdom. To whom be praise for ever and ever. Amen.
Hebrews 13:5-6
Let your conversation be without covetousness, and be content with that ye have already. For he verily said, "I will not fail thee, neither forsake thee."
Psalm 19:9
The fear of the LORD is clean, and endureth forever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
Psalm 33:18-19
Behold, the eye of the LORD looketh unto them that fear him, and upon them that put their trust in his mercy,