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.
Compare
- 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.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Matthew 5:6
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Read in contextProverbs 14:26–27
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
Read in contextIsaiah 58:10–11
And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noonday:
Read in contextProverbs 12:21
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Read in context1 Timothy 4:8
For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
Read in contextHebrews 13:5–6
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Read in contextPsalms 90:14
O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
Read in contextPhilippians 4:11–12
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
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