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The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life; And he [that hath it] shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Shall abide satisfied - Better, one who is satisfied has a secure abiding-place. The word “abide” has, most probably, here as elsewhere, its…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The fear of the Lord tendeth to life To life in this world, the reward of uprightness promised to the Israelites of old …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The fear of the Lord [tendeth] to life "Godline ", of which the fear of the Lord is a principal part, has "the promise o…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Those who live in the fear of God will get safety, satisfaction, and true and complete happiness.

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