Bible Strands
Proverbs 13:14
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The book of Proverbs addresses a general audience seeking practical wisdom, using 13:13-15 to contrast the outcomes of despising versus respecting divine instruction.
The words — תּוֹרַת (to.Rat) translates as instruction, and מְקוֹר (me.Kor) translates as fountain.
The thread — The fountain of life motif appears in Proverbs 10:11 and Proverbs 14:27, while the snares of death imagery echoes Psalms 18:5.
Why it lands — The text states that wise instruction provides life and diverts a person from deadly traps. A reader must actively choose to heed authoritative teaching rather than ignore it.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Cross-references
- Proverbs 10:11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
- Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
- Psalms 18:5 The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me.
- 2 Samuel 22:6 The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me.
- Psalms 116:3 The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow.
- Proverbs 16:6 By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
- Proverbs 16:17 The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
- Proverbs 9:11 For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.
- Proverbs 15:24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
- Proverbs 16:22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.