Proverbs 13:14

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:14

BSB
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.
AKJV
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
CPDV
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, so that he may turn aside from the ruin of death.
ERV
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
NHEB
The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
SMT
The law of the wise one a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

Commentary for Proverbs 13:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 13:14
Summary
Wise instruction protects from dangers.
Event
Describing wisdom's protective power
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom