Proverbs 14:26
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence; Yea, to his children he will be a refuge.
Noyes Bible
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 true witness saveth lives; But a deceitful witness poureth forth lies.
27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life; By it men escape from the snares of death.
Cross References
Psalms 112:1Praise ye the LORD! Happy the man who feareth the LORD, Who taketh delight in his commandments!
Psalms 115:13He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.
Proverbs 3:25Be not thou afraid of sudden alarm, Nor of the storm that is for the wicked, when it cometh;
Proverbs 19:23The fear of the LORD tendeth to life, And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.
Ecclesiastes 7:18It is good that thou shouldst take hold of this; yea, also, from that withdraw not thy hand. For he that feareth God shall escape all those things.
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 →