Proverbs 14:27
Proverbs 14:27 The Message (MSG)
The Fear-of-GOD is a spring of living water so you won’t go off drinking from poisoned wells.
Proverbs 14:27 King James Version (KJV)
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, To depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:27 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, That one may avoid the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:27 New Century Version (NCV)
Respect for the LORD gives life. It is like a fountain that can save people from death.
Proverbs 14:27 American Standard Version (ASV)
The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:27 New International Version (NIV)
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:27 New King James Version (NKJV)
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:27 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The [reverent] fear of the LORD [that leads to obedience and worship] is a fountain of life, So that one may avoid the snares of death. [John 4:10, 14]
Proverbs 14:27 New Living Translation (NLT)
Fear of the LORD is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.