Proverbs 19:23 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.”

Proverbs 19:23 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 19:23 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 19:23 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.”

Proverbs 19:23 — World English Bible

Proverbs 19:23 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“The fear of Jehovahtendethto life; And hethat hath itshall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.”

Proverbs 19:23 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 19:23 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“The fear of Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> to life, And satisfied he remaineth--he is not charged with evil.”

Proverbs 19:23 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 19:23 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life, and he [that hath it] shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil. ”

Proverbs 19:23 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 19:23 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“The feare of the Lord leadeth to life: and he that is filled therewith, shall continue, and shall not be visited with euill.”

Proverbs 19:23 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 19:23 in Context — Proverbs 19

21 There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

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

24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

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What Does Proverbs 19:23 Mean?

Proverbs 19:23 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 19. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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