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Proverbs 14:27

World English Bible

The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life,
turning people from the snares of death.

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Proverbs 14:27 in other translations

The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

Proverbs 14:27 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 14:27 in context

  1. 25A truthful witness saves souls,
    but a false witness is deceitful.
  2. 26In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress,
    and he will be a refuge for his children.
  3. 27The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life,
    turning people from the snares of death.
  4. 28In the multitude of people is the king’s glory,
    but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
  5. 29He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
    but he who has a quick temper displays folly.