Proverbs 13:14
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To depart from the snares of death.
In context
11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: But he that gathereth by labour shall increase. 12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. 14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To depart from the snares of death. 15 Good understanding giveth favour: But the way of transgressors is hard. 16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: But a fool layeth open his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: But a faithful ambassador is health.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 13:14 in the NIV
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 13:14 in the ESV
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.