Proverbs 14:27
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 14
“The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.”Proverbs 14:27
What Does Proverbs 14:27 Mean?
Proverbs 14:27 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 14, verse 27 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Fear of God.
Cross-References (11)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 14:27 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 3:7“Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.”Isaiah 33:6“And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.”Proverbs 13:14“The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.”Revelation 21:6“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.”Proverbs 16:6“By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.”Proverbs 2:10“When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;”Psalms 18:5“The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.”Proverbs 16:22“Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.”Proverbs 22:5“Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.”2 Samuel 22:6“The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death prevented me;”Ecclesiastes 7:26“And I find more bitter than death the woman, whose heart is snares and nets, and her hands as bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her.”
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