Devine Scripture

Proverbs 14:26

Proverbs chapter 14 · verse 26 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.

Context

v.25A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.

v.26This passage

v.27The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

Cross references

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

  • Genesis 31:42

    Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the Fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely now hadst thou sent me away empty. God hath seen mine affliction and the labor of my hands, and rebuked thee yesternight.

  • Proverbs 19:23

    The fear of Jehovahtendethto life; And hethat hath itshall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

  • Acts 9:31

    So the church throughout all Judæa and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified; and, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was multiplied.

  • Psalms 34:7

    The angel of Jehovah encampeth round about them that fear him, And delivereth them.

  • Jeremiah 32:39

    and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:

  • Proverbs 18:10

    The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.