Proverbs 13:14

“The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.”

"The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death." - Proverbs 13:14
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What does Proverbs 13:14 mean?

Proverbs 13:14 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, "The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death." This verse is a profound statement about the benefits of adhering to wisdom and the consequences of rejecting it. In this…

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The Fountain of Life: Embracing Wisdom for True Freedom

Proverbs 13:14 states, "The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death." This profound verse invites us to delve deeply into the significance of wisdom and its transformative power in our lives. As we explore this passage, let us reflect upon the…

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A Prayer for the Wisdom of Life

Heavenly Father, As I come before Your throne of grace, I seek Your wisdom, which is better than gold and more precious than silver. I remember the words of Proverbs 13:14, "The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death." I thank You for the…

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Proverbs 13:14 - "The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death."
“The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn aside from the snares of death.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭13‬:‭14
Proverbs 14:13 - "Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness."
"Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness." - Proverbs 14:13
Proverbs 23:13-14 - "Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish them with the rod, they will not die. Punish them with the rod and save them from death."
Proverbs 24:13-14 KJV (13) My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: (14) So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
Proverbs 24:13-14 KJV (13) My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: (14) So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
Proverbs 13:13 - "Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded."
Proverbs 14:14 - "The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself."
Proverbs 5:14 - "I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly."
Proverbs 14:18 - "The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge."
Proverbs 14:24 - "The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly."
Proverbs 14:30 - "A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones."
Proverbs 14:19 - "The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous."
1 Samuel 13:13-14
Proverbs 4:14 - "¶ Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men."
Proverbs 14:9 - "Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour."
Proverbs 14:5 - "A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies."
Proverbs 11:14 - "Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety."
Proverbs 2:14 - "Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;"
Proverbs 14:34 - "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people."
Proverbs 16:14 - "The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it."
"Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish them with the rod, they will not die. Punish them with the rod and save them from death." - Proverbs 23:13-14
Proverbs 9:13 - "A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing."
Proverbs 13:23 - "Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment."
Proverbs 2:13 - "Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness;"
Proverbs 13:10 - "Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom."
Proverbs 3:13 - "¶ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding."
Proverbs 13:21 - "Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed."