Proverbs 14:26
When someone fears Yahweh, he also has much confidence in him; 1 these things will be like a strong place of protection for this man's children. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 lives, 1 but a false witness breathes out lies. 1
Cross References
Genesis 31:42Unless the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the one Isaac fears, had been with me, surely now you would have sent me away empty-handed. God has seen my oppression and how hard I worked, and he rebuked you last night.”
Psalms 112:1Praise Yahweh. 1 Blessed is the man who obeys Yahweh, 1 who greatly delights in his commandments. 1
Psalms 115:13He will bless those who honor him, 1 both young and old. 1
Proverbs 3:25Do not be afraid of sudden terror 1 or devastation caused by the wicked, when it comes, 1
Proverbs 19:23Honor for Yahweh leads people to life; 1 anyone who has it will be satisfied 1 and not afflicted by harm. 1
Ecclesiastes 7:18It is good that you should take hold of this wisdom, 2 and that you should not let go of righteousness. 1 For the person who fears God will meet all his obligations. + 7:18 Instead of will meet all his obligations , some modern versions have different interpretations of this difficult passage. 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 →