Bible verse
The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
Proverbs 19:23 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 19.
19 A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.
20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.
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.
25 Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
26 He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
27 If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
KJV
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.
ERV
The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
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