Proverbs 14:26

26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence, and there his sons shall have hope.

Proverbs 14:26 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 14:26

In the fear of the Lord [is] strong confidence
Such who fear the Lord may be confident that he has a love to them, a delight in them; that his eye is upon them, and his heart towards them; and will communicate every needful good to them, and protect and defend them: or the Lord himself that is feared, who is the object of fear, called the fear of Isaac, ( Genesis 31:42 ) ; he is a strong tower, a place of defence to those that fear him and trust in him, ( Proverbs 18:10 ) ; and his children shall have a place of refuge;
the children of God, as those that fear him are; the Lord is a place of refuge to them, from the avenger of blood, from the vindictive justice of God; from the storm and tempest of divine wrath, and from the curses of a righteous law; as well as from the rage and persecutions of men.

Proverbs 14:26 In-Context

24 The crown of the wise is their wisdom, but that which distinguishes fools is their folly.

25 The true witness delivers souls, but the deceitful one speaks lies.

26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence, and there his sons shall have hope.

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

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