26In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.


In Context

23 In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.

25 A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

26 In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

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

28 In the multitude of people is the king's glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

Proverbs 14:26 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:26In the fear of the LORD [is] strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

14:26He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

14:26In the fear of the Lord is confidence of strength, and there shall be hope for his children.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

14:26In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:26In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

14:26In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:26In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

14:26In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, And to His sons there is a refuge.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:26In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.