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Proverbs 14:27

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:27 · King James Version

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.

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