Proverbs 14:26-27

New International Version

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

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

Proverbs 14:26-27

King James Version

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

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

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

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

New International Version (NIV)