Proverbs 14:27
World English Bible (WEB)
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
In context
25 A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
26 In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
27 The fear of the LORD 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.
29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
Proverbs 14:27 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people 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.
- 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.