Proverbs 19:23

New English Translation

Fearing the Lord leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.

Cross References

Psalm 103:17

But the Lord continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers, and is faithful to their descendants,

Psalm 19:9

The commands to fear the Lord are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthy and absolutely just.

Psalm 25:13

They experience his favor; their descendants inherit the land.

Psalm 85:9

Certainly his loyal followers will soon experience his deliverance; then his splendor will again appear in our land.

Psalm 90:14

Satisfy us in the morning with your loyal love! Then we will shout for joy and be happy all our days!

Psalm 91:10

No harm will overtake you; no illness will come near your home.

Psalm 91:16

I will satisfy him with long life, and will let him see my salvation.

Proverbs 10:27

Fearing the Lord prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened.

Proverbs 11:19

True righteousness leads to life, but the one who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.

Proverbs 12:21

The righteous do not encounter any harm, but the wicked are filled with calamity.

Proverbs 19:22

What is desirable for a person is to show loyal love, and a poor person is better than a liar.

Proverbs 22:4

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

Proverbs 3:24

When you lie down you will not be filled with fear; when you lie down your sleep will be pleasant.

Malachi 4:2

But for you who respect my name, the sun of vindication will rise with healing wings, and you will skip about like calves released from the stall.

Matthew 5:6

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

Acts 9:31

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced peace and thus was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, the church increased in numbers.

Romans 8:28

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

1 Timothy 4:8

For “physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.”

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever! Amen.