Bible verse
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:27 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 14.
23 There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.
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.
30 A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
31 Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
KJV
The fear of the LORD [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
ASV
The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
ERV
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
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