Proverbs 19:24

"The fear of the LORD leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble."

Key Reflection

The verse suggests that fearing the Lord brings about a life filled with true contentment and peace, as one who fears the LORD is protected from worldly troubles and finds rest in divine providence. This fear of the LORD, then, is not mere dread but a reverential awe that leads to a harmonious and trouble-free existence.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Hideth his hand in his bosom -Better, dippeth his hand in the dish (compare2 Kings 21:13). The scene brought before us is that of an Eastern feast. There are no knives, or forks, or spoons. Every guest has to help himself, or be helped by the host. CompareJohn 13:26.

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