Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 19:23
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Berean Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
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.
World English Bible
The fear of the LORD leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
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.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 19
21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
22 The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
24 The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
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