Proverbs 14:27
The feare of the Lorde is a well of lyfe, to auoyde the snares of death.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
In Context
26In the feare of the Lord is an assured strength: and his children are vnder a sure defence.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:14The lawe of the wise is a well of life, to auoyde from the snares of death.
Proverbs 22:5Thornes and snares are in the way of the frowarde: but he that doth kepe his soule, wyll flee farre from them.
Isaiah 33:6And a sure stablishyng of thy tymes, shalbe strength, health, wisdome, and knowledge: and the very feare of the Lorde shalbe the treasure of it.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:27-28
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. In these two verses we are invited and encouraged to live in the fear of God by the advantages which attend a religious life. The fear of the Lord is here put for all gracious principles, producing gracious practices. 1. Where this reigns it produces a holy security and serenity of mind. There is in it a strong confidence; it enables a… Read the whole commentary →