Proverbs 14:26
In the feare of the Lord is an assured strength: and his children are vnder a sure defence.
Bible (Bishops')
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 faythfull witnesse deliuereth soules: but a deceiptfull witnesse bryngeth foorth lyes.
27The feare of the Lorde is a well of lyfe, to auoyde the snares of death.
Cross References
Genesis 31:42And except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the feare of Isahac had ben with me, surely thou haddest sent me away nowe all emptie: but God behelde my tribulation and the labour of my handes, and rebuked [thee] yesternyght.
Proverbs 3:25Let thyne eyes beholde that thyng that is right, and let thyne eye liddes loke straight before thee.
Proverbs 19:23The feare of the Lord [bringeth a man] to lyfe: and he shall rest the whole night in plenteousnesse without visitation of any plague.
Ecclesiastes 7:18It is good for thee to take holde of this, and not to let that go out of thy hande: For he that feareth God, commeth foorth with them all.
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 →