Proverbs 19:23
Proverbs 19:23 in Multiple Translations
The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life; And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.
The fear of the Lord gives life: and he who has it will have need of nothing; no evil will come his way.
Honoring the Lord is life, and you will rest contentedly, safe from harm.
The feare of the Lord leadeth to life: and he that is filled therewith, shall continue, and shall not be visited with euill.
The fear of Jehovah [is] to life, And satisfied he remaineth — he is not charged with evil.
The fear of the LORD leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
The fear of the Lord is unto life: and he shall abide in fulness without being visited with evil.
Those who have an awesome respect for Yahweh will live a long life; they rest peacefully and are not harmed during the night.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 19:23
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Proverbs 19:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יִרְאַ֣ת
יְהוָ֣ה
לְ/חַיִּ֑ים
וְ/שָׂבֵ֥עַ
יָ֝לִ֗ין
בַּל
יִפָּ֥קֶד
רָֽע
יִרְאַ֣ת
yirʼâh
H3374
fear
N-fs
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
לְ/חַיִּ֑ים
chay
H2416
alive
Prep | N-mp
וְ/שָׂבֵ֥עַ
sâbêaʻ
H7649
sated
Conj | Adj
יָ֝לִ֗ין
lûwn
H3885
to lodge
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
בַּל
bal
H1077
not
Part
יִפָּ֥קֶד
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
רָֽע
raʻ
H7451
bad
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 19:23
יִרְאַ֣ת
yirʼâh
H3374
"fear"
N-fs
This Hebrew word for fear can also mean reverence or respect, especially when it comes to God. It's used to describe a feeling of awe or terror, and is often translated as 'fear' or 'dreadful' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) fear, terror, fearing 1a) fear, terror 1b) awesome or terrifying thing (object causing fear) 1c) fear (of God), respect, reverence, piety 1d) revered
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] dreadful, [idiom] exceedingly, fear(-fulness). See also: Genesis 20:11; Proverbs 1:29; Psalms 2:11.
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
לְ/חַיִּ֑ים
chay
H2416
"alive"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
וְ/שָׂבֵ֥עַ
sâbêaʻ
H7649
"sated"
Conj | Adj
This word means being sated or satisfied, either in a good or bad way. It can describe being full from eating or having too much of something. The KJV translates it as full or satisfied.
Definition: 1) sated, satisfied, surfeited 1a) sated, abounding, satisfied 1b) surfeited (bad sense)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: full (of), satisfied (with). See also: Genesis 25:8; Job 10:15; Proverbs 19:23.
יָ֝לִ֗ין
lûwn
H3885
"to lodge"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To grumble or complain, this word describes a negative attitude of discontent or murmuring. It is used in the Bible to describe people who are unhappy or stubborn.
Definition: 1) to lodge, stop over, pass the night, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lodge, pass the night 1a2) to abide, remain (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to rest, lodge 1c) (Hithpalpel) to dwell, abide
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: abide (all night), continue, dwell, endure, grudge, be left, lie all night, (cause to) lodge (all night, in, -ing, this night), (make to) murmur, remain, tarry (all night, that night). See also: Genesis 19:2; Judges 19:20; Psalms 25:13.
בַּל
bal
H1077
"not"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means not or nothing, often used to show something is absent or non-existent. It appears in various forms, like lest or neither. The KJV Bible translates it in different ways, including not or none.
Definition: not, hardly, else
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: lest, neither, no, none (that...), not (any), nothing. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:30; Psalms 140:12; Psalms 10:4.
יִפָּ֥קֶד
pâqad
H6485
"to reckon"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
This word means to visit or oversee, and can imply a range of actions, from friendly to hostile. It is used in various contexts, including appointing, avenging, or delivering something into someone's care. The KJV translates it in many ways, including appoint, avenge, or commit.
Definition: : list/count 1) to attend to, muster, number, reckon, visit, punish, appoint, look after, care for 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pay attention to, observe 1a2) to attend to 1a3) to seek, look about for 1a4) to seek in vain, need, miss, lack 1a5) to visit 1a6) to visit upon, punish 1a7) to pass in review, muster, number 1a8) to appoint, assign, lay upon as a charge, deposit 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be sought, be needed, be missed, be lacking 1b2) to be visited 1b3) to be visited upon 1b4) to be appointed 1b5) to be watched over 1c) (Piel) to muster, call up 1d) (Pual) to be passed in review, be caused to miss, be called, be called to account 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set over, make overseer, appoint an overseer 1e2) to commit, entrust, commit for care, deposit 1f) (Hophal) 1f1) to be visited 1f2) to be deposited 1f3) to be made overseer, be entrusted 1g) (Hithpael) numbered 1h) (Hothpael) numbered
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: appoint, [idiom] at all, avenge, bestow, (appoint to have the, give a) charge, commit, count, deliver to keep, be empty, enjoin, go see, hurt, do judgment, lack, lay up, look, make, [idiom] by any means, miss, number, officer, (make) overseer, have (the) oversight, punish, reckon, (call to) remember(-brance), set (over), sum, [idiom] surely, visit, want. See also: Genesis 21:1; Numbers 26:47; Psalms 8:5.
רָֽע
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
Adj
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
Study Notes — Proverbs 19:23
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 19:23 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 19:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 19:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 19:23
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 19:23
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 19:23
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 19:23
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 19:23
- Sermons on Proverbs 19:23
Context — The Man of Integrity
21Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
22The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
23The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
24The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth. 25Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.Cross References
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| 1 | Matthew 5:6 | Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. |
| 2 | Proverbs 14:26–27 | He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. |
| 3 | Proverbs 12:21 | No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. |
| 4 | Isaiah 58:10–11 | and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday. The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. |
| 5 | 1 Timothy 4:8 | For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come. |
| 6 | Hebrews 13:5–6 | Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” |
| 7 | Philippians 4:11–12 | I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I am accustomed to any and every situation—to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need. |
| 8 | Psalms 90:14 | Satisfy us in the morning with Your loving devotion, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. |
| 9 | Proverbs 10:27 | The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short. |
| 10 | Malachi 3:16–17 | At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name. “They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him. |
Proverbs 19:23 Summary
This verse, Proverbs 19:23, tells us that when we have a deep respect and reverence for God, it leads to a life of peace and satisfaction. It's like having a sense of safety and security, knowing that God is in control, as mentioned in Jeremiah 29:11, where God says He has plans to prosper us. When we fear the LORD, we can rest content, free from the fear of harm, and trust in His goodness and love for us, just like Psalm 23:4 reminds us that even in the darkest valley, God is with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to fear the LORD in Proverbs 19:23?
Fearing the LORD means to have a deep reverence and respect for God, recognizing His power and authority, as seen in Psalm 111:10, which says that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.
How does the fear of the LORD lead to life?
The fear of the LORD leads to life because it prompts us to live according to God's will and ways, as stated in Deuteronomy 30:19, where we are told to choose life by obeying God's commands.
What is meant by 'resting content' in this verse?
Resting content means having a deep sense of peace and satisfaction, knowing that we are in God's care and provision, much like the peace that surpasses understanding mentioned in Philippians 4:7.
How can we apply the principle of Proverbs 19:23 in our daily lives?
We can apply this principle by seeking to honor God in all we do, trusting in His goodness and sovereignty, and living in obedience to His Word, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, which tells us to trust in the LORD with all our heart.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can cultivate a deeper fear of the LORD in my life?
- How does my daily life reflect a reverence for God, and what changes can I make to prioritize this?
- In what ways have I experienced the peace and satisfaction that comes from resting in God's care, and how can I deepen this experience?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to trust more in God's sovereignty and provision, and how can I take steps to do so?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the Lord [tendeth] to life,.... "Godliness", of which the fear of the Lord is a principal part, has "the promise of this life and that to come", 1 Timothy 4:8: the fear of God is the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 19:23
Shall abide satisfied; shall want nothing, and shall be fully contented with God’ s favour and blessing. With evil; with any destructive affliction.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 19:23
Proverbs 19:23 The fear of the LORD [tendeth] to life: and [he that hath it] shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.Ver. 23. The fear of the Lord tendeth to life, &c.] Life, saturity, and security from evil (from the hurt, if not from the smart of it) are all assured here to those that fear God. Who would not then turn spiritual purchaser? See Proverbs 22:4. Saturatus pernoctabit, He shall not go supperless to bed.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 19:23
(23) The fear of the Lord tendeth to life.—To life in this world, the reward of uprightness promised to the Israelites of old (Isaiah 37:29); and to life in the next (Mark 10:30). He shall not be visited with evil.—(Comp. Leviticus 26:6.) A higher blessing is promised in the New Testament; not immunity from trouble, for trouble may be needed for advance in holiness (Romans 8:28), but protection in it (1 Peter 3:13; Romans 8:35, sqq.).
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 19:23
Shall abide satisfied - Better, one that is satisfied hath a sure abiding-place.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 19:23
23. Fear… tendeth to life — This is in the spirit of the old dispensation — an assurance of life, security, and happiness in this world to them that fear the Lord. Proverbs 10:3; Proverbs 10:29; Proverbs 14:26.
Sermons on Proverbs 19:23
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The Fear of the Lord by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker discusses three important points. First, God's Spirit is searching for individuals with a heart that is fully committed to Him. Second, when God finds s |
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Of Contentedness. What It Is. the Grounds of Contentedness. by William Gouge | William Gouge preaches on the importance of contentedness, highlighting how it distinguishes between contentedness and covetousness, emphasizing that a contented mind is never unsa |
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Delighting in God! by James Smith | James Smith preaches on the importance of delighting in the Lord, emphasizing that true joy and fulfillment come from finding delight in God rather than worldly things. He highligh |
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The Beginning of Miracles - Part 1 by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, Catherine Kuhlman shares the story of how miracles began happening in her ministry. She reflects on her early years of ministry, when she was full of energy and hun |
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Suffering With Jesus Christ by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of taking on the yoke of Jesus. He uses the analogy of a train staying on track to illustrate the importance of being in bondage |
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Unity That Brings Revival by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being absorbed in Christ and His Word. He believes that God cannot bless or bring revival to a church unless its members ar |
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Christian Growth - Part 6 by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob from the Bible. Jacob had lived his life independently of God, making mistakes and facing the consequences. Eventually, Go |