Proverbs 13:14

Modern

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.

Traditional

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

Literal

The instruction of the wise is a fountain of life, to turn aside from the snares of death.

Latin

Lex sapientis fons vitæ, ut declinet a ruina mortis.

Hebrew

English

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.

Theme notes and profiles

Proverbs 10:11
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
Psalm 18:5
The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me.
2 Samuel 22:6–7
The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me.
Psalm 116:3
The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow.
Proverbs 16:6
By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
Proverbs 9:11
For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.
Proverbs 15:24
The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.