“The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.”
Proverbs 13:14 (KJV) |
Proverbs 13:14
From Proverbs 13, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.