23 The fear of the Lord leads to life;
one will sleep at night[a] without danger.(A)

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  1. 19:23 Lit will spend the night satisfied

23 The fear of the Lord leads[a] to life;
    whoever is satisfied with it will rest,
        untouched by evil.

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  1. Proverbs 19:23 The Heb. lacks leads

21 The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.(A)

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21 Whoever pursues righteousness and gracious love
    finds life, righteousness, and honor.

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Humility, the fear of the Lord,
results in wealth, honor, and life.(A)

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The reward of humility is the fear of the Lord,
    along with wealth, honor, and life.

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