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

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  1. Proverbs 19:23 Lit will spend the night satisfied

23 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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23 [a]The (A)fear of the Lord leads to life,
So that one may sleep (B)satisfied, [b](C)untouched by evil.

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  1. Proverbs 19:23 Or Reverence for
  2. Proverbs 19:23 Lit not visited

23 The fear of the Lord leads to life;
    then one rests content, untouched by trouble.(A)

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23 Fear-of-God is life itself,
    a full life, and serene—no nasty surprises.

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