Proverbs 14:26 “He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall…”

Proverbs 14:26

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

World English Bible

In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

American Standard Version

In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.

Geneva Bible 1599

In the feare of the Lord is an assured strength, and his children shall haue hope.

Darby Translation

In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

Young's Literal Translation

In the fear of Jehovah [is] strong confidence, And to His sons there is a refuge.

Bible in Basic English

For him in whose heart is the fear of the Lord there is strong hope: and his children will have a safe place.

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Cross references

“fear”

Proverbs 19:23 Psalm 34:7–11 Psalm 112:1 Malachi 3:16–18 Malachi 4:2 Acts 9:31

Proverbs 19:23 · BSB

The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.

Psalm 34:7–11 · BSB

The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.

Psalm 112:1 · BSB

Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.

Malachi 3:16–18 · BSB

At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name.

Malachi 4:2 · BSB

“But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall.

Acts 9:31 · BSB

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.

“his”

Proverbs 18:10 Jeremiah 15:11 Isaiah 26:20 Isaiah 26:21 Jeremiah 32:39 Jeremiah 32:40

Proverbs 18:10 · BSB

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Jeremiah 15:11 · BSB

The LORD said: “Surely I will deliver you for a good purpose; surely I will intercede with your enemy in your time of trouble, in your time of distress.

Isaiah 26:20 · BSB

Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut your doors behind you. Hide yourselves a little while until the wrath has passed.

Isaiah 26:21 · BSB

For behold, the LORD is coming out of His dwelling to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity. The earth will reveal her bloodshed and will no longer conceal her slain.

Jeremiah 32:39 · BSB

I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.

Jeremiah 32:40 · BSB

I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never turn away from doing good to them, and I will put My fear in their hearts, so that they will never turn away from Me.

Also

Isaiah 33:6

Isaiah 33:6 · BSB

He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

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

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