Proverbs 14:27
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
In context
25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
26 He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
28 A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.
29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
Proverbs 14:27 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
- KJV King James Version
- The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
- WEB World English Bible
- The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The fear of Jehovah [is] a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.