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Proverbs 14:25–27
Proverbs 14:25–27 — The New International Version (NIV)
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.
Proverbs 14:25–27 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
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.
Proverbs 14:25–27 — New Living Translation (NLT)
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.
Proverbs 14:25–27 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
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.
Proverbs 14:25–27 — New Century Version (NCV)
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.
Proverbs 14:25–27 — American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Proverbs 14:25–27 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
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.
Proverbs 14:25–27 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
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.
Proverbs 14:25–27 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
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.
Proverbs 14:25–27 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
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.
Proverbs 14:25–27 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
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.
Proverbs 14:25–27 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
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.
Proverbs 14:25–27 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
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.
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