Proverbs 14:27

Proverbs 14:27 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

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

turning a person from the snares of death.

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

By which one may avoid the snares of death.

27The [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]

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

turning a man from the snares of death.

27The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life,

That one may depart from the snares of death.

27The feare of the Lord is as a welspring of life, to auoyde the snares of death.

27The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life,

turning people from the snares of death.

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

It turns you away from the jaws of death.

27If you respect and obey the Lord,

that is like a spring of water that gives you life.

It will keep you safe from death's traps.

27The fear of YHWH [is] a fountain of life, || To turn aside from snares of death.