Proverbs 14:26
26 Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.
Other Translations of Proverbs 14:26
King James Version
26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
English Standard Version
26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.
The Message
26 The Fear-of-God builds up confidence, and makes a world safe for your children.
New King James Version
26 In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, And His children will have a place of refuge.
New Living Translation
26 Those who fear the Lord are secure; he will be a refuge for their children.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:26
Commentary on Proverbs 14:26-27
(Read Proverbs 14:26-27)
Those who fear the Lord so as to obey and serve him, have a strong ground of confidence, and will be preserved. Let us seek to this Fountain of life, that we may escape the snares of death.