Proverbs 14:27

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:27

BSB
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
AKJV
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
CPDV
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, so as to turn aside from the ruin of death.
ERV
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
NHEB
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
SMT
The fear of Jehovah a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

Commentary for Proverbs 14:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 14:27
Summary
Reverence toward God sustains and preserves life
Event
God-fear as fountain of existence
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom