26 In the [a](A)fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,
And [b]his children will have refuge.
27 The [c]fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
That one may avoid the snares of death.
28 In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,
But in the dearth of people is a prince’s ruin.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:26 Or reverence
  2. Proverbs 14:26 Or His
  3. Proverbs 14:27 Or reverence

26 Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,(A)
    and for their children it will be a refuge.(B)

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,(C)
    turning a person from the snares of death.(D)

28 A large population is a king’s glory,
    but without subjects a prince is ruined.(E)

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