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Proverbs 13:14

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:14 · King James Version

In other versions

  • The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

    ASV

  • The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning men away from the nets of death.

    BBE

  • The teaching of the wise [man] is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.

    DBY

  • The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, To turn from the snares of death.

    WEB

  • The law of the wise `is' a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.

    YLT

  • The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

    ENG

  • The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

    WBT

  • The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.

    BSB

In context

12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

13Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

16Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

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