Verse Comparison: Proverbs 19:23
American Standard Version
The fear of Jehovah `tendeth' to life; And he `that hath it' shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.
Amplified® Bible
The reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it rests satisfied; he cannot be visited with [actual] evil.
Contemporary English Version
Showing respect to the LORD brings true life-- if you do it, you can relax without fear of danger.
Darby English Version
The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life, and he [that hath it] shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil.
Good News Bible
Obey the LORD and you will live a long life, content and safe from harm.
King James Version
The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
New American Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD {leads} to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.
New International Version
The fear of the LORD leads to life:
Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
New King James Version
The fear of the LORD leads to life,
And he who has it will abide in satisfaction;
He will not be visited with evil.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The fear of the LORD leads to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.
Revised Standard Version
The fear of the LORD leads to life; and he who has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.
Young's Literal Translation
The fear of Jehovah `is' to life, And satisfied he remaineth -- he is not charged with evil.
