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Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:27 · King James Version
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Proverbs 14:27 in other translations
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
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In context
24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
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.
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
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