Proverbs 14:26
People who honor the Lord are completely safe; he will protect their children.
Free Bible 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 truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is treacherous.
27Respecting the Lord is like a fountain of life, so you can avoid the snares of death.
Cross References
Genesis 31:42If it weren't for the God of my father, the God of Abraham, the awesome God of Isaac, who took care of me, you would have dismissed me with nothing. But God saw my suffering, how hard I worked, and he condemned you last night.”
Psalms 112:1Praise the Lord! Happy are those who respect the Lord, who love to do what he says!
Psalms 115:13The Lord will bless all those who worship him, whoever they are.
Proverbs 3:25You won't be afraid of a sudden panic, or of disasters that hit the wicked,
Proverbs 19:23Honoring the Lord is life, and you will rest contentedly, safe from harm.
Ecclesiastes 7:18You ought to keep in mind these warnings. Those who follow God will be sure to avoid both.
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 →