Proverbs 13:14
“The lawe of the wise is a fountaine of life, to depart from the snares of death.”
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Proverbs 13:14 Context
12Hope deferred maketh the heart sicke: but when the desire commeth, it is a tree of life. 13Whoso despiseth the word, shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commaundement, shall be rewarded. 14The lawe of the wise is a fountaine of life, to depart from the snares of death. 15Good vnderstanding giueth fauour: but the way of transgressours is hard. 16Euery prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a foole layeth open his folly.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:14
The law of the wise [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
- King James Version
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn aside from the snares of death.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning men away from the nets of death.
- Basic English Bible
The teaching of the wise [man] is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
- Darby Bible
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
- Webster's Bible
The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
- World English Bible
The law of the wise [is] a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 13:14
13:14 The law - The instruction, or counsel; as the word law, is frequently understood in scripture.