14:26

Notice the parallel parts that are similar in meaning:

26a
He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence,

26b and his children shall have a place of refuge.

For ways to show the connection between the first phrase of 14:26a and 14:27a, see the notes on “The fear of the LORD” in 14:27a–b.

14:26a

He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence: For fears the LORD see the note on 10:27a. The phrase that the Berean Standard Bible translates as secure in confidence is more literally “strong confidence/security.” It indicates that when a person reveres and obeys the LORD, he feels safe. He is confident that God will protect him. Some other ways to translate this line are:

In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence (God’s Word)
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Those who fear the Lord are secure (New Living Translation (2004))

14:26b

and his children shall have a place of refuge: This line expands the meaning of 14:26a to include the person’s children/family. It is implied that the children also revere and obey the LORD. The word translated as refuge refers to a place or situation that offers shelter and protection.

General Comment on 14:26a–b

In some languages, it may be more natural to combine and/or reorder the parallel parts. For example:

If you respect the Lord, you and your children have a strong fortress (Contemporary English Version)
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Reverence for the Lord gives confidence and security to a man and his family. (Good News Translation)

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