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Proverbs 14:26

Protection and safetyFaithFearParents and children

24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.

25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.

He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

28 A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.

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BSB
He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
KJV
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
WEB
In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
ASV
In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.
DARBY
In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
BLB
In the fear of YHWH confidence [is] strong, and for his sons there is a refuge.
ÅB
Den som frykter Herren, har et sterkt vern, og for hans barn skal Herren være en tilflukt.
OTB
I frykten for Herren er det sterk tillit, og for deres barn vil det være en tilflukt.
B1930
Den som frykter Herren, har et sterkt vern, og for hans barn skal Herren være en tilflukt.

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