26 Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.

Other Translations of Proverbs 14:26

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.

The Message

26 The Fear-of-God builds up confidence, and makes a world safe for your children.

New King James Version

26 In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, And His children will have a place of refuge.

New Living Translation

26 Those who fear the Lord are secure; he will be a refuge for their children.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:26

Commentary on Proverbs 14:26-27

(Read Proverbs 14:26-27)

Those who fear the Lord so as to obey and serve him, have a strong ground of confidence, and will be preserved. Let us seek to this Fountain of life, that we may escape the snares of death.

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.

Other Translations of Proverbs 14:27

King James Version

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

English Standard Version

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.

The Message

27 The Fear-of-God is a spring of living water so you won't go off drinking from poisoned wells.

New King James Version

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.

New Living Translation

27 Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:27

Commentary on Proverbs 14:26-27

(Read Proverbs 14:26-27)

Those who fear the Lord so as to obey and serve him, have a strong ground of confidence, and will be preserved. Let us seek to this Fountain of life, that we may escape the snares of death.