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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 14) Proverbs 14:27 KJV
"The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death."
Proverbs Chapter 14, Verse 27
Proverbs 14:27 in Context (Verses 24–30 KJV)
24
The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
25
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
26
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
28
In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.*
30
A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.