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Proverbs 13:14 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death. "
Proverbs 13:14
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
13 Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
14 The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
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By the law of the wise and righteous, we may mean either the rules they live by or the teaching they give to others. In either case, their words and example should guide those around them like a law. When that guidance is followed, two good things happen.
First, it becomes a steady source of comfort and satisfaction, like a fountain of life that keeps sending out living water. The closer we stay to these wise rules, the more we protect our own peace. Second, it helps guard us against Satan’s temptations. Those who follow this wise direction stay away from sin’s traps and so escape the traps of death that catch those who turn from the law of the wise.
From This Chapter
Proverbs 13:1
"A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke."
Proverbs 13:2
"By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence."
Proverbs 13:3
"He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin."
Proverbs 13:4
"The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied."
Proverbs 13:5
"A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace."
Proverbs 13:6
"Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner."
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