Proverbs 14:25-30 in English

²⁵ A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.

²⁶ In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.

²⁷ The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

³⁰ A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.

²⁵ A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil: but a deceitful man kindles falsehoods.

²⁶ In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and he leaves his children a support.

²⁷ The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; and it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.

²⁸ In a populous nation is the glory of a king: but in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.

²⁹ A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.

³⁰ A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart: but a sensitive heart is a corruption of the bones.

²⁵ A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

²⁶ In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

³⁰ A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

²⁵ A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

²⁶ In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

³⁰ A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

²⁵ A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil: but a deceitful man kindles falsehoods.

²⁶ In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and he leaves his children a support.

²⁷ The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; and it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.

²⁸ In a populous nation is the glory of a king: but in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.

²⁹ A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.

³⁰ A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart: but a sensitive heart is a corruption of the bones.

²⁵ A true witness delivereth souls: but he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.

²⁶ In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He that is slow to anger is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

³⁰ A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones.

²⁵ By saying in court what is true, you can save the life of the one who is being falsely accused; if you tell lies, you are abandoning someone who needs your help to defend him.

²⁶ Those who revere Yahweh are confident that he will protect them, and their family will also be protected.

²⁷ Having an awesome respect for Yahweh is like MET having a fountain that gives life; it will help you to escape when something dangerous is threatening to kill you MET.

²⁸ If a king rules over many people, many people will be able to honor him; if he has only a few people in his kingdom, he will have very little HYP power.

²⁹ Those who do not quickly become angry are very wise; by quickly becoming angry, people show that they are foolish.

³⁰ Having a mind that is peaceful results in having a healthy body; having a mind that is often in turmoil is like MET cancer in a person's bones.

²⁵ A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil: but a deceitful man kindles falsehoods.

²⁶ In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and he leaves his children a support.

²⁷ The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; and it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.

²⁸ In a populous nation is the glory of a king: but in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.

²⁹ A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.

³⁰ A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart: but a sensitive heart is a corruption of the bones.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

²⁶ In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

²⁷ The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

³⁰ The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

²⁶ In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

²⁷ The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

³⁰ The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

²⁶ In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

³⁰ The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

²⁵ A true witness is the saviour of lives; but he who says false things is a cause of deceit.

²⁶ For him in whose heart is the fear of the Lord there is strong hope: and his children will have a safe place.

²⁷ The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, by which one may be turned from the nets of death.

²⁸ A king's glory is in the number of his people: and for need of people a ruler may come to destruction.

²⁹ He who is slow to be angry has great good sense; but he whose spirit is over-quick gives support to what is foolish.

³⁰ A quiet mind is the life of the body, but envy is a disease in the bones.

²⁵ A true witness delivereth souls; but deceit uttereth lies.

²⁶ In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

²⁷ The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the lack of people is the ruin of a prince.

²⁹ He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

³⁰ A sound heart is the life of the flesh; but envy the rottenness of the bones.

²⁵ A faithful witness delivereth souls: and the double dealer uttereth lies.

²⁶ In the fear of the Lord is confidence of strength, and there shall be hope for his children.

²⁷ The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to decline from the ruin of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the dignity of the king: and in the small number of people the dishonour of the prince.

²⁹ He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly.

³⁰ Soundness of heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is treacherous.

²⁶ People who honor the Lord are completely safe; he will protect their children.

²⁷ Respecting the Lord is like a fountain of life, so you can avoid the snares of death.

²⁸ The glory of a king is the number of his subjects, for a ruler is nothing without them.

²⁹ If you're slow to get angry, you're very wise; but if you have a short fuse you glorify stupidity.

³⁰ A peaceful mind makes your body healthy, but jealousy makes your bones rot.

²⁵ A faithfull witnes deliuereth soules: but a deceiuer speaketh lyes.

²⁶ In the feare of the Lord is an assured strength, and his children shall haue hope.

²⁷ The feare of the Lord is as a welspring of life, to auoyde the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of the people is the honour of a King, and for the want of people commeth the destruction of the Prince.

²⁹ He that is slowe to wrath, is of great wisdome: but he that is of an hastie minde, exalteth follie.

³⁰ A sounde heart is the life of the flesh: but enuie is the rotting of the bones.

²⁵ A true witness delivereth souls; but he that breatheth forth lies is all deceit.

²⁶ In the fear of the LORD a man hath strong confidence; and his children shall have a place of refuge.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the want of people is the ruin of the prince.

²⁹ He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

³⁰ A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; but envy is the rottenness of the bones.

²⁵ A true witness delivereth souls: But a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

²⁶ In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: And his children shall have a place of refuge.

²⁷ The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, To depart from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

³⁰ A sound heart is the life of the flesh: But envy the rottenness of the bones.

²⁵ A deliverer of souls is the true witness; but a witness of deceit uttereth lies.

²⁶ In the fear of the Lord is the strong confidence of man, and unto his children will it be a place of shelter.

²⁷ The fear of the Lord is the source of life, teaching to avoid the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the want of a population is the downfall of the prince.

²⁹ He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit holdeth up to view his folly.

³⁰ A sound heart is the life of the body; but jealousy is the rottenness of the bones.

²⁵ A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil: But a deceitful man kindles falsehoods.

²⁶ In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: And he leaves his children a support.

²⁷ The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; And it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.

²⁸ In a populous nation is the glory of a king: But in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.

²⁹ A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: But a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.

³⁰ A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart: But a sensitive heart is a corruption of the bones.

²⁵ A true witness saveth lives; But a deceitful witness poureth forth lies.

²⁶ In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence; Yea, to his children he will be a refuge.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life; By it men escape from the snares of death.

²⁸ In a numerous people is the glory of a king; But the want of people is the destruction of a prince.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger is of great understanding. But he who is of a hasty spirit setteth folly on high.

³⁰ A quiet heart is the life of the flesh; But the ferment of passion is rottenness to the bones.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

²⁶ In the fear of Adonai is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

²⁷ The fear of Adonai is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

³⁰ The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness breathes out lies.

²⁶ When someone fears Yahweh, he also has much confidence in him; these things will be like a strong place of protection for this man's children.

²⁷ The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, so that a person may turn away from the snares of death.

²⁸ The glory of a king is found in the great number of his people, but without people the prince is ruined.

²⁹ A patient person has great understanding, but the quick-tempered person exalts folly.

³⁰ A tranquil heart is life for the body, but envy rots the bones.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

²⁶ In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

²⁷ The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

³⁰ The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

²⁶ In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

³⁰ The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

²⁵ A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

²⁶ In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king's honor: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

³⁰ A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

²⁶ In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

³⁰ The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

²⁶ In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

³⁰ The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

²⁵ A faithful witness delivereth souls; and a false man bringeth forth leasings.

²⁶ In the dread of the Lord is trust of strength; and hope shall be to the sons of him.

²⁷ The dread of the Lord is a well of life; that it bow away from the falling of death.

²⁸ The dignity of the king is in the multitude of people; and the shame of a prince is in the fewness of people.

²⁹ He that is patient, is governed by much wisdom; but he that is unpatient, enhanceth his folly.

³⁰ Health of heart is the life of flesh; envy is the rot of bones.

²⁵ A faithful witness delivereth souls; and a false man bringeth forth leasings. (A faithful witness saveth lives; but a false accuser bringeth forth only lies.)

²⁶ In the dread of the Lord is trust of strength; and hope shall be to the sons of him. (He who feareth the Lord or He who revereth the Lord hath trust in his strength; and his sons and daughters shall have hope and security.)

²⁷ The dread of the Lord is a well of life; that it bow away from the falling of death. (The fear of the Lord or Reverence for the Lord is a well of life; yea, so that thou turn away from deadly traps, or snares.)

²⁸ The dignity of the king is in the multitude of (his) people; and the shame of a prince is in the fewness of (his) people.

²⁹ He that is patient, is governed by much wisdom; but he that is unpatient, enhanceth his folly.

³⁰ (The) Health of (the) heart is the life of (the) flesh; envy is (the) rot of (the) bones.

²⁵ A true witness is delivering souls, And a deceitful one breatheth out lies.

²⁶ In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, And to His sons there is a refuge.

²⁷ The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of a people is the honour of a king, And in lack of people the ruin of a prince.

²⁹ Whoso is slow to anger is of great understanding, And whoso is short in temper is exalting folly.

³⁰ A healed heart is life to the flesh, And rottenness to the bones is envy.