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


In Context

24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

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

28 In the multitude of people is the king's honor: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth 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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

14:27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to decline from the ruin 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 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.