King James Version
What Does Proverbs 14:26 Mean?
“In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.”
Context
24
The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
25
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
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In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
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The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
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In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(26) **His children.—**Either, the children of the man who fears the Lord, as the blessing of Abraham (Genesis 17:7-8) and David (Jeremiah 33:20-21) descended to their children; or the pronoun may refer to God’s children, *i.e., *those who look up to Him as a father, an expression which occurs in the Old Testament (e *g., *Psalm 73:15), but is brought forward more prominently in the New Testament.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Proverbs 14:26 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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