King James Version
What Does Proverbs 13:14 Mean?
“The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.”
Context
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. shall be rewarded: or, shall be in peace
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. layeth: Heb. spreadeth
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(14) **The law of the wise.—**Or, rather, *his instruction. *(Comp. Proverbs 10:11.)
**Snares of death.—**Set by the devil (2Timothy 2:26).
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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