Proverbs 14:27

Easy To Read Version

Respect for the Lord gives true life. It saves a person from death’s trap.

Cross References

Psalm 18:5

Ropes of the grave were all around me.\par Traps of death lay before me.\par

Proverbs 10:27

If you respect the Lord, then you will live long. But evil people will lose years from their life.

Proverbs 13:14

The teachings of a wise person give life. Those words will help you in times of trouble.

Proverbs 14:26

The person who respects the Lord is safe and his children also live in safety.

Proverbs 14:28

A large \{wealthy\} nation brings honor to a king, but a nation suffering famine brings shame. {\cf2\super [18]}

Proverbs 19:23

A person who respects the Lord has a good life. That person is satisfied with his life and doesn’t have to worry about troubles.

Proverbs 22:5

Evil people are trapped by many troubles. But the person who cares for his soul stays away from trouble.

Ecclesiastes 7:26

I also found that \{some women are dangerous like traps\}. Their hearts are like nets, and their arms are like chains. It is worse than death to be caught by those women. A person that follows God will run away from those women. But a sinner will be caught by them.

Isaiah 33:6

Jerusalem, you are rich—you are rich with wisdom and knowledge of God. You are rich with salvation. You respect the Lord and that makes you rich. So you can know that you will continue.

Revelation 21:6

The One on the throne said to me: “It is finished! I am the Alpha and the Omega, {\cf2\super [158]} the Beginning and the End. I will give free water from the spring of the water of life to any person that is thirsty.