Those who fear the Lord so as to obey and serve him, have a strong ground of confidence, and will be preserved. Let us seek to this Fountain of life, that we may escape the snares of death.
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Proverbs 14:26-27
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 14:1-35EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 14:20-27Causes and effects To grasp this principle—there is nothing causeless and unaccountable in life—and to apply it is one of the main principles of wisdom. Let us note some of its applications— I. TO SOCIAL RELATIONS. 1. P…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 14:26-27In these two verses we are invited and encouraged to live in the fear of God by the advantages which attend a religious life. The fear of the Lord is here put for all gracious principles, producing gracious practices. 1…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 14:26In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence. The fear of God casts out all fear of man, all despairing anticipations of possible evil, and makes the believer confident and bold. St. Gregory ('Moral.,' 5:33), "As in the…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 14:27A repetition of Proverbs 13:14, substituting the fear of the Lord for "the law of the wise." The fear of the Lord can he called a fountain of life, because, showing itself in obedience, it nourishes the flowers and frui…Joseph S. Exell and contributors