Proverbs 14:25-27
New American Standard Bible
25 A truthful witness saves lives,
But one who (A)declares lies is [a]deceitful.
26 In [b](B)the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,
And [c]his children will have refuge.
27 [d]The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
By which one may avoid the snares of death.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:25 Lit a fraud
- Proverbs 14:26 Or reverence for
- Proverbs 14:26 Or His
- Proverbs 14:27 Or Reverence for
Proverbs 14:25-27
King James Version
25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
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Proverbs 14:25-27
New King James Version
26 In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,
And His children will have a place of refuge.
27 (B)The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
To turn one away from the snares of death.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:25 saves lives
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