Proverbs 19:23

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.

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.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
KJV
The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
WEB
The fear of the LORD leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
ASV
The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life; And he [that hath it] shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.
DARBY
The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life, and he [that hath it] shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil.
BLB
The fear of YHWH [is] to life, and satisfied he will abide; he will not be visited [by] evil.
ÅB
Herrens frykt fører til liv, og mett får en gå til hvile uten å bli hjemsøkt med ulykke.
OTB
Ærefrykt for Herren fører til liv; da hviler man tilfreds, uberørt av trøbbel.
B1930
Herrens frykt fører til liv, og mett får en gå til hvile uten å bli hjemsøkt med ulykke.

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