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Proverbs 14:26–27

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

and nhis children will have oa refuge.

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

that one may qturn away from the snares of death.

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Proverbs 14:26–27 — The New International Version (NIV)

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 14:26–27 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

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 14:26–27 — New Living Translation (NLT)

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 14:26–27 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

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 14:26–27 — New Century Version (NCV)

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 14:26–27 — American Standard Version (ASV)

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 14:26–27 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

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 14:26–27 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

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 14:26–27 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

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 14:26–27 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

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 14:26–27 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

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 14:26–27 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

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 14:26–27 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

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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