Proverbs 19:23

A Foolish Son Brings Ruin To Others

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That which is desirable in a man is his loyalty and unfailing love,
But it is better to be a poor man than a [wealthy] liar.
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The fear of the Lord leads to life,
So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.
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The lazy man buries his hand in the [food] dish,
But will not even bring it to his mouth again.

Fear of the Lord

Leads to Life

Tendeth To Life

Jehovah

No

Proverbs 12:21

No harm befalls the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with trouble.

1 Timothy 4:8

For physical training is of some value, but godliness (spiritual training) is of value in everything and in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.

Psalm 25:13

His soul will dwell in prosperity and goodness,
And his descendants will inherit the land.

Psalm 34:9-11

O [reverently] fear the Lord, you His saints (believers, holy ones);
For to those who fear Him there is no want.

Psalm 85:9

Surely His salvation is near to those who [reverently] fear Him [and obey Him with submissive wonder],
That glory [the manifest presence of God] may dwell in our land.

Psalm 90:14

O satisfy us with Your lovingkindness in the morning [now, before we grow older],
That we may rejoice and be glad all our days.

Psalm 91:16

“With a long life I will satisfy him
And I will let him see My salvation.”

Psalm 103:17

But the lovingkindness of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who [reverently] fear Him,
And His righteousness to children’s children,

Psalm 145:18-20

The Lord is near to all who call on Him,
To all who call on Him in truth (without guile).

Proverbs 10:27

The [reverent] fear of the Lord [worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect] prolongs one’s life,
But the years of the wicked will be shortened.

Proverbs 14:26-27

In the [reverent] fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,
And His children will [always] have a place of refuge.

Isaiah 58:10-11

And if you offer yourself to [assist] the hungry
And satisfy the need of the afflicted,
Then your light will rise in darkness
And your gloom will become like midday.

Malachi 3:16-17

Then those who feared the Lord [with awe-filled reverence] spoke to one another; and the Lord paid attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who fear the Lord [with an attitude of reverence and respect] and who esteem His name.

Malachi 4:2

But for you who fear My name [with awe-filled reverence] the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go forward and leap [joyfully] like calves [released] from the stall.

Matthew 5:6

“Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness [those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will be [completely] satisfied.

Acts 9:31

So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace [without persecution], being built up [in wisdom, virtue, and faith]; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort and encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it continued to grow [in numbers].

Romans 8:28

And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.

Philippians 4:11-12

Not that I speak from [any personal] need, for I have learned to be content [and self-sufficient through Christ, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or uneasy] regardless of my circumstances.

1 Timothy 6:6-9

But godliness actually is a source of great gain when accompanied by contentment [that contentment which comes from a sense of inner confidence based on the sufficiency of God].

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will rescue me from every evil assault, and He will bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews 13:5-6

Let your character [your moral essence, your inner nature] be free from the love of money [shun greed—be financially ethical], being content with what you have; for He has said, “I will never [under any circumstances] desert you [nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless], nor will I forsake or let you down or relax My hold on you [assuredly not]!”

Psalm 19:9

The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the Lord are true, they are righteous altogether.

Psalm 33:18-19

Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon those who fear Him [and worship Him with awe-inspired reverence and obedience],
On those who hope [confidently] in His compassion and lovingkindness,