Key Verse Spotlight
Proverbs 14:27 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“The fear of the LORD {is} a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.”
Proverbs 14:27
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful {witness} speaketh lies.
In the fear of the LORD {is} strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
The fear of the LORD {is} a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
In the multitude of people {is} the king's honour: but in the want of people {is} the destruction of the prince.
{He that is} slow to wrath {is} of great understanding: but {he that is} hasty of spirit exalteth folly. {hasty...: Heb. short of spirit}
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