Verse 14

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, helping one turn away from the traps of death.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 10:11 : 11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
  • Prov 14:27 : 27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning one away from the snares of death.
  • Ps 18:5 : 5 The cords of death surrounded me, and the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me.
  • Ps 116:3 : 3 The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of Sheol came over me; I was overcome by distress and sorrow.
  • Prov 9:11 : 11 For through me your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.
  • 2 Sam 22:6-7 : 6 The cords of Sheol surrounded me; the snares of death confronted me. 7 In my distress, I called upon the LORD and cried out to my God. He heard my voice from his temple, and my cry for help reached his ears.
  • Prov 15:24 : 24 The path of life leads upward for the prudent, to keep them from descending to the grave.
  • Prov 16:6 : 6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.
  • Prov 16:17 : 17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.
  • Prov 16:22 : 22 Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly.