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Proverbs 19:23

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 19:23

Theological / Devotional

Abide satisfied. Some have felt that religion is a bar to health and happiness in this life, that pleasure here is sacrificed for promised joys in the hereafter. This is not true of a genuine "fear of the Lord". Obedience to the laws of God leads to physical vigor, which is not sapped by indulgence in sinful amusements or vexing cares. A Christian who worries is but half a Christian. all care cast upon the Lord (l Peter 5: 7), with every action within his power accomplished, the servant of the Lord rests in the assurance that all the angels of heaven are available to ensure that nothing happens to him that is not for his ultimate good (see Rom. 8:28).

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