27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to decline from the ruin of death.


In Context

24 The crown of the wise is their riches: the folly of fools, imprudence.

25 A faithful witness delivereth souls: and the double dealer uttereth lies.

26 In the fear of the Lord is confidence of strength, and there shall be hope for his children.

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to decline from the ruin of death.

28 In the multitude of people is the dignity of the king: and in the small number of people the dishonour of the prince.

29 He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly.

Proverbs 14:27 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:27The fear of the LORD [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

14:27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

14:27The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:27The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

14:27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:27The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

14:27The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.