Proverbs 14:26
In the fear of the Lord is the faithfulness of strength, and there shall be hope for his sons.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
In Context
25A faithful witness frees souls. And the chameleon utters lies.
27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, so as to turn aside from the ruin of death.
Cross References
Genesis 31:42If the God of my father Abraham and the fear of Isaac had not been close to me, perhaps by now you would have sent me away naked. But God looked kindly on my affliction and the labor of my hands, and he rebuked you yesterday.”
Psalms 112:1Alleluia. Praise the Lord, children. Praise the name of the Lord.
Proverbs 3:25Do not fear unexpected terror, nor the power of the impious falling upon you.
Proverbs 19:23The fear of the Lord is unto life. And he shall linger in plentitude, without being visited by disaster.
Ecclesiastes 7:18Do not act with great impiety, and do not choose to be foolish, lest you die before your time.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:26
25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. See here, 1. How much praise is due to a faithful witness: He delivers the souls of the innocent, who are falsely accused, and their good names, which are as dear to them as their lives. A man of integrity will venture the displeasure of the greatest, to bring truth to light and rescue those who are injured by falsehood. A faithful minister, who truly witnesses for God against sin, is thereby instrumental to deliver souls from eternal… Read the whole commentary →