King James Version
Proverbs 19:23 in the King James Version says “The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 19 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.”
Proverbs 19:23 · KJV
There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. will beware: Heb. will be cunning
KJV Study — Public Domain
“of the LORD”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
“tendeth to life”
H2416alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin
“and he that hath it shall abide”
H3885to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
“he shall not be visited”
H6485to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc
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