Proverbs 13:14

14 The teaching of a wise man is a fountain of life, enabling one to avoid deadly traps.

Proverbs 13:14 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 13:14

The law of the wise [is] a fountain of life
Or "doctrine" F14; the doctrine of those who are taught by the word, and are wise unto salvation; the words or doctrines of the wise, which are given forth by one Shepherd; the instructions of such who are like Scribes, well instructed themselves unto the kingdom of heaven: these are as a fountain of living water; which are the means of quickening dead sinners, and of reviving and refreshing the souls of weary saints; and bring life and immortality to light, and point and lead to eternal life: and so direct souls to depart from the snares of death;
the snares of sin, Satan, and the world, to shun and avoid them; with which men being entangled, are brought to destruction and death.


FOOTNOTES:

F14 (trwt) "doctrina", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Cocceius, Schultens.

Proverbs 13:14 In-Context

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
13 He who despises a word will suffer for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
14 The teaching of a wise man is a fountain of life, enabling one to avoid deadly traps.
15 Good common sense produces grace, but the way of the treacherous is rough.
16 Every cautious person acts with knowledge, but a fool parades his folly.
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