Proverbs 14:27
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordThe fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
— Proverbs 14:27, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, Turning people from the snares of death.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
The fear of Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.