Proverbs 14:26
In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
World English Bible British
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, but a false witness is deceitful.
27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
Cross References
Genesis 31:42Unless the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely now you would have sent me away empty. God has seen my affliction and the labour of my hands, and rebuked you last night.”
Psalms 112:1Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who delights greatly in his commandments.
Psalms 115:13He will bless those who fear the LORD, both small and great.
Proverbs 3:25Don’t be afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it comes;
Proverbs 19:23The fear of the LORD leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
Ecclesiastes 7:18It is good that you should take hold of this. Yes, also don’t withdraw your hand from that; for he who fears God will come out of them all.
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 →