Proverbs 14:26-28

New Catholic Bible

²⁶ He who fears the Lord^[a] provides strong security,
    and in him one’s children will find a refuge.
²⁷ The fear of the Lord^[b] is a fountain of life
    enabling a man to avoid the snares of death.
²⁸ Many subjects ensure the glory of a king,
    but if his subjects are few, he is of no importance.