Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.In other versions
The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
ASV
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, by which one may be turned from the nets of death.
BBE
The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
DBY
The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, Turning people from the snares of death.
WEB
The fear of Jehovah `is' a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.
YLT
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
ENG
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
WBT
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
BSB
In context
25A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
26In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
28In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
