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Proverbs 14:27 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Proverbs 14:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 14 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.”
Proverbs 14:27 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 14:27
This verse returns to the foundational theme: 'The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.' The metaphor 'fountain of life' (meqor chayyim) presents the fear of Yahweh as an inexhaustible source of vitality, refreshment, and flourishing. In arid climates, a flowing fountain meant survival; spiritually, fearing God provides all needed for life. The purpose clause explains: this fountain enables departing from 'snares of death' (moqeshei mavet)—traps that lead to destruction. Fear of God provides both positive blessing (life) and negative protection (escape fr...
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Cross-References for Proverbs 14:27
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“It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give freely to him who is thirsty from the spring of the water of life.,And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.,,,,,,,,”
“to turn from the snares of death.”
“When wisdom entereth into thine heart”
“The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.”
“abundance of salvation”
“Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.”
“whose hands are chains. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her; but the sinner will be ensnared by her.”