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The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, By which one may avoid the snares of death.
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American Standard Version
The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
Christian Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death.
English Standard Version
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.
King James Version
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
New International Version
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
New King James Version
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.
New Living Translation
Fear of the LORD is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.
World English Bible
The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.