Proverbs 14:26-27

26 In the fear of the LORD one has ¹strong confidence, and ²his children will have ³a refuge.

27 The fear of the LORD is ⁴a fountain of life, that one may ⁵turn away from the snares of death.

Proverbs 14:26-27 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST KINGS 4

As in the preceding chapter we have a proof of the wisdom and understanding which the Lord gave to Solomon, as promised, so in this an account is given of the riches and honour he was possessed of; of him, as king over all Israel, and of his princes, 1Ki 4:1-6; of the providers of food for his household in the several parts of the land, 1Ki 4:7-19; of the largeness and extent of his dominions, and of the peace and prosperity thereof, 1Ki 4:20,21,24,25; of his daily provisions for his household and for his cattle, 1Ki 4:22,23,26-28; and of his superior wisdom and knowledge to all others in all nations, which brought some out of all to hear it, 1Ki 4:29-34.

Cross References

• 1. [Proverbs 1:33]
• 2. [Psalms 73:15]
• 3. See Psalms 14:6
• 4. See Proverbs 10:11
• 5. See Proverbs 13:14