Proverbs 13:14

Proverbs chapter 13 · verse 14 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

King James Version · 1611

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

American Standard Version · 1901

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

v.13Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

v.14This passage

v.15Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools istheirfolly.
Proverbs 10:11
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 16:6
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
Proverbs 9:11
For by me thy days shall be multiplied, And the years of thy life shall be increased.
Psalms 18:5
The cords of Sheol were round about me; The snares of death came upon me.
Proverbs 14:27
The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.