| Geneva Study Bible The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. Wesley's Notes 19:23 Satisfied - Shall be fully contented with God's favour and blessing. Scofield Reference Notes Margin fear See Scofield Note: "Ps 19:9". Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 23. The fear . life-(Compare Pr 3:2). abide-or, "remain contented" (1Ti 4:8). not visited with evil-(Pr 10:3; Ps 37:25), as a judgment, in which sense visit is often used (Ps 89:32; Jer 6:15). Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 19:19. The spared and spoiled child is likely to become a man of great wrath. 20. Those that would be wise in their latter end, must be taught and ruled when young. 21. What should we desire, but that all our purposes may agree with God's holy will? 22. It is far better to have a heart to do good, and want ability for it, than to have ability for it, and want a heart to it. 23. Those that live in the fear of God, shall get safety, satisfaction, and true and complete happiness. 24. Indolence, when indulged, so grows upon people, that they have no heart to do the most needful things for themselves. 25. A gentle rebuke goes farthest with a man of understanding. 26. The young man who wastes his father's substance, or makes his aged mother destitute, is hateful, and will come to disgrace. | 
