The teachings of a wise person are a fountain of life to turn ⌞one⌟ away from the grasp of death.
The ropes of death became tangled around me. The horrors of the grave took hold of me. I experienced pain and agony.
The ropes of the grave had surrounded me. The clutches of death had confronted me.
The mouth of a righteous person is a fountain of life, but the mouths of wicked people conceal violence.
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life to turn ⌞one⌟ away from the grasp of death.
The path of life for a wise person leads upward in order to turn him away from hell below.
The highway of decent people turns away from evil. Whoever watches his way preserves his own life.
Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but stubborn fools punish themselves with their stupidity.
By mercy and faithfulness, peace is made with the Lord. By the fear of the Lord, evil is avoided.
You will live longer because of me, and years will be added to your life.
May your good judgment be blessed. Also, may you be blessed for keeping me from slaughtering people today and from getting a victory by my own efforts.