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Proverbs 19:23
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KJ21
The fear of the Lord tendeth to life, and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
ASV
The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life; And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.
AMP
The fear of the Lord leads to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.
AMPC
The reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it rests satisfied; he cannot be visited with [actual] evil.
BRG
The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
CSB
The fear of the Lord leads to life; one will sleep at night without danger.
CSBA
The fear of the Lord leads to life; one will sleep at night without danger.
CEB
The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by harm.
CJB
The fear of Adonai leads to life; one who has it is satisfied and rests untouched by evil.
CEV
Showing respect to the Lord brings true life— if you do it, you can relax without fear of danger.
DARBY
The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life, and he [that hath it] shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil.
DRA
The fear of the Lord is unto life: and he shall abide in fulness without being visited with evil.
ERV
Respect the Lord and you will have a good life, one that is satisfying and free from trouble.
EASY
If you respect and obey the Lord, you will enjoy life. You will have peace in your mind and no trouble will destroy you.
EHV
The fear of the Lord leads to life. One who has it rests content. He will not be disturbed by trouble.
ESV
The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.
ESVUK
The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.
EXB
Those who ·respect [fear] the Lord will live and be satisfied, ·unbothered by trouble [sleep well and not experience harm].
GNV
The fear of the Lord leadeth to life: and he that is filled therewith, shall continue, and shall not be visited with evil.
GW
The fear of the Lord leads to life, and such a person will rest easy without suffering harm.
GNT
Obey the Lord and you will live a long life, content and safe from harm.
HCSB
The fear of the Lord leads to life; one will sleep at night without danger.
ICB
Those who respect the Lord will live and be content, unbothered by trouble.
ISV
The fear of the Lord leads to life; whoever is satisfied with it will rest, untouched by evil.
JUB
¶ The fear of the LORD is unto life, and he that has it shall live satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
KJV
The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
AKJV
The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
LSB
The fear of Yahweh leads to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, not visited by evil.
LEB
Fear of Yahweh leads to life; he who is filled with it will rest—he will not suffer harm.
TLB
Reverence for God gives life, happiness, and protection from harm.
MSG
Fear-of-God is life itself, a full life, and serene—no nasty surprises.
MEV
The fear of the Lord tends to life, and he who has it will abide satisfied; he will not be visited with evil.
NOG
The fear of Yahweh leads to life, and such a person will rest easy without suffering harm.
NABRE
The fear of the Lord leads to life; one eats and sleeps free from any harm.
NASB
The fear of the Lord leads to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.
NASB1995
The fear of the Lord leads to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.
NCB
The fear of the Lord leads to life, enabling one to eat and sleep without fear of harm.
NCV
Those who respect the Lord will live and be satisfied, unbothered by trouble.
NET
Fearing the Lord leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.
NIRV
Having respect for the Lord leads to life. Then you will be content and free from trouble.
NIV
The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
NIVUK
The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
NKJV
The fear of the Lord leads to life, And he who has it will abide in satisfaction; He will not be visited with evil.
NLV
The fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it will sleep well, and will not be touched by sin.
NLT
Fear of the Lord leads to life, bringing security and protection from harm.
NRSVA
The fear of the Lord is life indeed; filled with it one rests secure and suffers no harm.
NRSVACE
The fear of the Lord is life indeed; filled with it one rests secure and suffers no harm.
NRSVCE
The fear of the Lord is life indeed; filled with it one rests secure and suffers no harm.
NRSVUE
The fear of the Lord is life indeed; filled with it one rests secure and suffers no harm.
OJB
The Yirat Hashem tendeth to chayyim, and he that hath it shall rest secure; he shall not be visited by rah.
RGT
The fear of the LORD leads to life. And he who is filled with it shall continue; and shall not be visited with evil.
RSV
The fear of the Lord leads to life; and he who has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.
RSVCE
The fear of the Lord leads to life; and he who has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.
TLV
The fear of Adonai leads to life, and he who has it rests satisfied, untouched by harm.
VOICE
Reverence for the Eternal leads to a fulfilled life; those who have it will sleep well, for disaster will not touch them.
WEB
The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
WYC
Dread of the Lord leadeth to life; and he that dreadeth God shall dwell in plenty, without visiting of the worst/without full evil visiting. (Fear of the Lord leadeth to life; and he who feareth God shall live amidst plenty, without the visiting of the adversary./Reverence for the Lord leadeth to life; and he who revereth God shall live amidst plenty, without the assailing of great evil.)
YLT
The fear of Jehovah [is] to life, And satisfied he remaineth -- he is not charged with evil.
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