Proverbs 19:23

God's Word

The fear of the Lord leads to life, and such a person will rest easy without suffering harm.

Cross References

Psalm 103:17

But from everlasting to everlasting, the Lord’s mercy is on those who fear him. His righteousness belongs to their children and grandchildren,

Psalm 19:9

The fear of the Lord is pure. It endures forever. The decisions of the Lord are true. They are completely fair.

Psalm 25:13

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

Psalm 85:9

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

Psalm 90:14

Satisfy us every morning with your mercy so that we may sing joyfully and rejoice all our days.

Psalm 91:10

No harm will come to you. No sickness will come near your house.

Psalm 91:16

I will satisfy you with a long life. I will show you how I will save you.

Proverbs 10:27

The fear of the Lord lengthens ⌞the number of⌟ days, but the years of wicked people are shortened.

Proverbs 11:19

As righteousness leads to life, so whoever pursues evil finds his own death.

Proverbs 12:21

No ⌞lasting⌟ harm comes to a righteous person, but wicked people have lots of trouble.

Proverbs 19:22

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

Proverbs 22:4

On the heels of humility (the fear of the Lord) are riches and honor and life.

Proverbs 3:24

When you lie down, you will not be afraid. As you lie there, your sleep will be sweet.

Malachi 4:2

“The Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings for you people who fear my name. You will go out and leap like calves let out of a stall.

Matthew 5:6

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for God’s approval. They will be satisfied.

Acts 9:31

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace. The number of people increased as people lived in the fear of the Lord and the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God—those whom he has called according to his plan.

1 Timothy 4:8

Training the body helps a little, but godly living helps in every way. Godly living has the promise of life now and in the world to come.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will rescue me from all harm and will take me safely to his heavenly kingdom. Glory belongs to him forever! Amen.