14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.


In Context

11 Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand shall increase.

12 Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life.

13 Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.

14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.

15 Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.

16 The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.

Proverbs 13:14 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:14The law of the wise [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

13:14The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

13:14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:14The teaching of the wise man is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

13:14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:14The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

13:14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.