Proverbs 14:27
King James Version (KJV)
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
In context
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 honour: 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 every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man 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.