Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 14:27
“The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 14:27 Context
24The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly. 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. 30A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
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Other Translations
The feare of the Lord, is a fountaine of life, to depart from the snares of death.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, That one may avoid the snares of death.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, by which one may be turned from the nets of death.
- Basic English Bible
The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
- Darby Bible
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
- Webster's Bible
The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
- World English Bible
The fear of Jehovah [is] a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, That one may avoid the snares of death.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, by which one may be turned from the nets of death.
- Basic English Bible
The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
- Darby Bible
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
- Webster's Bible
The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
- World English Bible
The fear of Jehovah [is] a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 14:27
14:27 To depart - To preserve men from destructive courses.