“The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.”
Proverbs 14:27 (KJV) |
Proverbs 14:27
From Proverbs 14, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.