Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
Cross-reference
In Proverbs 10:27, the same promise of added life for those who fear the LORD reinforces the connection between reverence and longevity.
Proverbs 12:21 states no harm overtakes the righteous, a direct parallel to the trouble-free life promised here.
Proverbs 14:26 adds that fear of the LORD provides a secure fortress and refuge for one's children, expanding the protection theme.
Proverbs 14:27 calls the fear of the LORD a fountain of life that turns from death's snares, directly echoing 'leads to life'.
Psalm 33:18 shows the LORD's watchful eye on those who fear Him, matching the protection 'untouched by trouble'.
Hebrews 13:6 declares confidence in God's help, echoing the 'untouched by trouble' security from fearing the Lord.
2 Timothy 4:18 assures rescue from every evil attack, echoing the 'untouched by trouble' protection from fearing the Lord.
1 Timothy 6:6-9 combines godliness with contentment as great gain, directly paralleling the rest and safety from trouble.
In Acts 9:31, the church lives in fear of the Lord and enjoys peace — mirroring the rest and safety in Proverbs.
In Malachi 4:2, healing and light come to those who fear God's name — matching the life and contentment in Proverbs.
In Malachi 3:17, the Lord claims those who fear Him as His treasured possession — a further reward for fearing God.
In Malachi 3:16, those who fear the Lord are remembered by God — echoing the reward of life and rest from Proverbs.
Psalm 145:19 says the LORD fulfills desires of those who fear Him and saves them, closely matching 'leads to life' and contentment.
Psalm 34:9-11 promises that those who fear the LORD lack nothing, paralleling the contentment and freedom from trouble.
Psalm 33:19 specifies deliverance from death and famine, directly aligning with 'leads to life' and safety.
Isaiah 33:6 also ties the fear of the Lord to security and treasure, reinforcing the promise of stability for those who revere God.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 directly echoes the same core teaching: fearing God is the whole duty of man and leads to life.
Psalm 103:17 highlights the LORD's everlasting love for those who fear Him, echoing the enduring blessing of life.
Romans 8:28 promises God works all things for good for those who love Him, aligning with the protection from trouble.
1 Timothy 4:8 affirms that godliness holds promise for the present life, matching the 'leads to life' here.
Psalm 25:13 ties fearing the Lord to prosperity and inheriting the land, echoing the life and blessing from this verse.
Psalm 85:9 connects fear of the LORD with nearness of salvation, a broader parallel to the life and peace promised.