Matthew Henry · Verses 26–27
Those who fear the Lord so as to obey and serve him, have a strong ground of confidence, and will be preserved. Let us seek to this Fountain of life, that we may escape the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:26
In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
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WEBBE
In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
BSB
He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
KJV
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
ASV
In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.
BBE
For him in whose heart is the fear of the Lord there is strong hope: and his children will have a safe place.
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