Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 14:27
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Berean Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
King James Version
The fear of the LORD [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
World English Bible
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
American Standard Version
The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 14
25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
26 He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
28 A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.
29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
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