Proverbs 13:14

King James 2000

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

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The sorrows of death surrounded me, and the pangs of sheol got hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.

The sorrows of sheol surrounded me: the snares of death confronted me.

The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of death.

The way of life leads above to the wise, that he may depart from sheol beneath.

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keeps his way preserves his soul.

Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

For by me your days shall be multiplied, and the years of your life shall be increased.

And blessed be your advice, and blessed be you, who has kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with my own hand.