Proverbs 14:24–27

24 The wealth of the wise is their crown,

but the folly of fools yields folly.

25 A truthful witness saves lives,

but a false witness is deceitful.

26 Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,

and for their children it will be a refuge.

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,

turning a person from the snares of death.

24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,

but the folly of fools brings folly.

25 A truthful witness saves lives,

but one who breathes out lies is deceitful.

26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence,

and his children will have a refuge.

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,

that one may turn away from the snares of death.

24 Wealth is a crown for the wise;

the effort of fools yields only foolishness.

25 A truthful witness saves lives,

but a false witness is a traitor.

26 Those who fear the Lord are secure;

he will be a refuge for their children.

27 Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain;

it offers escape from the snares of death.

24 The crown of the wise is their riches,

But the foolishness of fools is folly.

25 A true witness delivers souls,

But a deceitful witness speaks lies.

26 In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,

And His children will have a place of refuge.

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,

To turn one away from the snares of death.

24 Wise people are rewarded with wealth,

but fools only get more foolishness.

25 A truthful witness saves lives,

but a false witness is a traitor.

26 Those who respect the Lord will have security,

and their children will be protected.

27 Respect for the Lord gives life.

It is like a fountain that can save people from death.

24 The crown of the wise is their riches;

But the folly of fools is only folly.

25 A true witness delivereth souls;

But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.

26 In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence;

And his children shall have a place of refuge.

27 The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life,

That one may depart from the snares of death.

24 The crown of the wise is their riches; the folly of the foolish is folly.

25 A true witness delivereth souls; but deceit uttereth lies.

26 In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge. 27 The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.

24 The crown of wise people is their wealth. 

The stupidity of fools is just that—stupidity! 

25 An honest witness saves lives, 

but one who tells lies is dangerous. 

26 In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, 

and his children will have a place of refuge. 

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life 

to turn ⸤one⸥ away from the grasp of death. 

24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,

but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.

25 A truthful witness rescues lives,

but one who utters lies is deceitful.

26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence

and his children have a refuge.

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,

turning people away from the snares of death.

24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,

but folly is the garland of fools.

25 A truthful witness saves lives,

but one who utters lies is a betrayer.

26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence,

and one’s children will have a refuge.

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,

so that one may avoid the snares of death.

24 The crown of the wise is their wealth;

the folly of fools is folly.

25 He who saves lives is a witness of truth,

but he who utters lies is a betrayer.

26 In the fear of Yahweh, there is confidence of strength,

and for his children, there will be refuge.

27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life,

in order to turn from the snares of death.

24 The wealth of wise people is their crown.

But the foolish ways of foolish people lead to what is foolish.

25 An honest witness saves lives.

But a dishonest witness tells lies.

26 Anyone who shows respect for the Lord has a strong tower.

It will be a safe place for his children.

27 Respect for the Lord is like a fountain that gives life.

It turns you away from the jaws of death.

24 The crown of the wise is their riches,

But the folly of fools is foolishness.

25 A truthful witness saves lives,

But he who utters lies is treacherous.

26 In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,

And his children will have refuge.

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,

That one may avoid the snares of death.