Proverbs 14:26
In the fear of Adonai is a secure fortress, 2 and he will be a refuge for his children. 1
One Unity Resource 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 truthful witness saves souls, 2 but a false witness is deceitful. 1
27The fear of Adonai is a fountain of life, 2 turning people from the snares of death. 1
Cross References
Genesis 31:42Unless the God of my father, the God of Abraham [Father of a multitude], and the fear of Isaac [Laughter], had been with me, surely now you would have sent me away empty. God has seen my affliction and the labor of my hands, and rebuked you last night.” (7)
Psalms 112:1Halleluyah ·praise Yah·! 2 א Blessed is the man who fears Adonai, 2 בּ who delights greatly in his mitzvot ·instructions·. 1
Psalms 115:13He will bless those who fear Adonai, 2 both small and great. + 115:13. Quoted in Rev 11:18, 19:5 1
Proverbs 3:25Don’t be afraid of sudden fear, 2 neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it comes: 1
Proverbs 19:23The fear of Adonai leads to life, then contentment; 2 he rests and will not be touched by trouble. 1
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 →