Proverbs 14:27

Proverbs 14:27 in 6 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 14:27 Or Reverence forThe fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,

By which one may avoid the snares of death.

27The Or reverencefear of the Lord is a fountain of life,

That 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.

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

It turns you away from the jaws of death.