Proverbs 19:23-25

Darby Translation

²³The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life, and he [that hath it] shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil.

²⁴A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not even bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.

Proverbs 19:23-25

New International Version

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

²⁴A sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
he will not even bring it back to his mouth!^(B)

²⁵Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;
rebuke the discerning,^(C) and they will gain knowledge.^(D)

Darby Translation (DARBY)

New International Version (NIV)