Proverbs 19:23 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

²³ The fear of the Lord is life indeed; filled with it one rests secure and suffers no harm.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²³ The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²³ The reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it rests satisfied; he cannot be visited with [actual] evil. [Job 5:19; Ps. 91:3; Prov. 12:13; Isa. 46:4; Jer. 1:8; Dan. 6:27; II Tim. 4:8.]

American Standard Version (1901)

²³ The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life; And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

Common English Bible

²³ The fear of the LORD leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by harm.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²³ The fear of the Lord is unto life. And he shall linger in plentitude, without being visited by disaster.

Proverbs 19:23 Cross References

Matthew 5:6

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

Proverbs 12:21

No harm happens to the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

Psalm 90:14

Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, so that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.

1 Timothy 4:8

for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

Proverbs 10:27

The fear of the Lord prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.

Psalm 103:17

But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children,

Psalm 85:9

Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land.

Romans 8:28

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

Malachi 4:2

But for you who revere my name the sun of righteousness shall rise, with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.

Psalm 91:16

With long life I will satisfy them and show them my salvation.

Psalm 25:13

They will abide in prosperity, and their children shall possess the land.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and save me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Psalm 19:9

the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

Acts 9:31

Meanwhile the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and was built up. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.

Psalm 91:10

no evil shall befall you, no scourge come near your tent.

Proverbs 11:19

Whoever is steadfast in righteousness will live, but whoever pursues evil will die.

Proverbs 19:22

What is desirable in a person is loyalty, and it is better to be poor than a liar.

Proverbs 3:24

If you sit down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

Proverbs 22:4

The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.