Proverbs 14:26
In the feare of the Lord is an assured strength, and his children shall haue hope.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 faithfull witnes deliuereth soules: but a deceiuer speaketh lyes.
27The feare of the Lord is as a welspring of life, to auoyde the snares of death.
Cross References
Genesis 31:42Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the feare of Izhak had bene with me, surely thou haddest sent me away nowe emptie: but God behelde my tribulation, and the labour of mine hads, and rebuked thee yester night.
Psalms 112:1Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man, that feareth the Lord, and deliteth greatly in his commandements.
Psalms 115:13He will blesse them that feare the Lord, both small and great.
Proverbs 3:25Thou shalt not feare for any sudden feare, neither for the destruction of the wicked, when it commeth.
Proverbs 19:23The feare of the Lord leadeth to life: and he that is filled therewith, shall continue, and shall not be visited with euill.
Ecclesiastes 7:18Be not thou iust ouermuch, neither make thy selfe ouerwise: wherefore shouldest thou be desolate?
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 →