“The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.”
Proverbs 14:27 (BSB)
Context Reading
25A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful. 26He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge. 27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. 28A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin. 29A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.