27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.

Other Translations of Proverbs 14:27

King James Version

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

English Standard Version

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.

The Message

27 The Fear-of-God is a spring of living water so you won't go off drinking from poisoned wells.

New King James Version

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.

New Living Translation

27 Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:27

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.