Proverbs 14:25-27

The Message

²⁵Souls are saved by truthful witness
and betrayed by the spread of lies.

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

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

Proverbs 14:25-27

New International Version

²⁵A truthful witness saves lives,
but a false witness is deceitful.^(A)

²⁶Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,^(B)
and for their children it will be a refuge.^(C)

²⁷The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,^(D)
turning a person from the snares of death.^(E)

The Message (MSG)

New International Version (NIV)