The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 13:14 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised A wise person’s instruction is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To depart from the snares of death. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may avoid the snares of death. American Standard Version (1901) The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death. Common English Bible The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a person away from deathtraps. Catholic Public Domain Version The law of the wise is a fountain of life, so that he may turn aside from the ruin of death. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death. |
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death.
For the prudent the path of life leads upwards, so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
The road of the upright avoids evil; the one who guards his way protects his life.
Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
Iniquity is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness, and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.
For by me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
May your discernment be blessed, and may you be blessed. Today you kept me from participating in bloodshed and avenging myself by my own hand.