14:27

In this verse, 14:27b adds to the thought of 14:27a.

27a The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life,

27b turning a man from the snares of death.

14:27a–b

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death: This verse is identical to 13:14 except that the subject in 13:14 is “The teaching of the wise.” Here it is The fear of the LORD.

For fountain of life see the note on 13:14a. For 14:27b, see the note on 13:14b. Be aware that the different subject in 14:27a may require you to make other adjustments in the wording.

The fear of the LORD: The topic of fearing the LORD occurs both in 14:26 and in 14:27. It is possible to combine these verses in such a way that this subject is mentioned only once. For example:

26 If you respect the Lord, you and your children will have a strong fortress

27 and a life-giving fountain that keeps you safe from deadly traps. (Contemporary English Version)

Another way to show the connection between these two subjects is to use a word such as “also” in 14:27a. For example:

The fear of the LORD is also a fountain of life

This option will enable you to keep the parallel lines. You will need to consider if either of these translation adjustments is helpful or natural in your language.

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