Parallel Verses

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.

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.

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
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 Kindness is desired in a man. A poor man is better than a liar. 23 The fear of the Lord leads to life,
So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.
24 A lazy man hides his hand in the dish and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:21

No evil will happen to the righteous. The wicked will be filled with trouble.

1 Timothy 4:8

Bodily exercise is profitable for a little. However, godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of the life that is to come.

Psalm 25:13

He will enjoy good things in life, and his descendants will inherit the land.

Psalm 34:9-11

Respect Jehovah, you holy people who belong to him. Those who reverence him are never in need.

Psalm 85:9

Indeed, his salvation is near those who reverence him, and his glory will remain in our land.

Psalm 90:14

Satisfy us every morning with your loving kindness so that we may sing for joy and rejoice all our days.

Psalm 91:16

I will satisfy you with a long life. I will show you my salvation.

Psalm 103:17

But the loving kindness of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting on those who reverence him, and his righteousness is to the sons of sons.

Psalm 145:18-20

Jehovah is near to all who call upon him, to all who call upon him in truth.

Proverbs 10:27

Respect for Jehovah prolongs life. The years of the wicked will be shortened.

Proverbs 14:26-27

Respect for Jehovah builds strong confidence. Your children will have a place of refuge.

Isaiah 58:10-11

and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then your light will rise in darkness and your gloom will be like midday.

Malachi 3:16-17

Those who respected Jehovah spoke to one another, and Jehovah listened to what they had to say. In his presence a memorial record was written down in a book listing those who reverence Jehovah and respect (esteem) (regard) his name.

Malachi 4:2

The sun of righteousness with it's healing will shine on you who respect my name and obey me. You will be free and paw the ground like fat calves.

Matthew 5:6

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Acts 9:31

The congregations throughout all Judea, Galilee and Samaria, were built up. They walked in deep respect for Jehovah and were comforted by the Holy Spirit and continued to grow.

Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

Philippians 4:11-12

I am not saying this because I am in need; for I have learned to be content in whatever state I am.

1 Timothy 6:6-9

Godliness with contentment is great gain.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will deliver me from every evil work. He will save me to his heavenly kingdom. To him is the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews 13:5-6

You should be free from the love of money. Be content with what you have, for he has said: I will not leave you. I will not forsake you.

Psalm 19:9

The reverence of Jehovah is pure. It endures forever. The decisions of Jehovah are true. They are completely fair.

Psalm 33:18-19

Remember, the eye of Jehovah is on those who respect him, on those who hope for his loving-kindness.

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