Proverbs 13:14
What does Proverbs 13:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 13:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning men away from the nets of death.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The law of the wise <FI>is<Fi> a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The teaching of the wise [man] is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
Context
Cross references
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.
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