Proverbs 13:14

14 The teaching of a wise person gives life. It is like a fountain that can save people from death.

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.

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FOOTNOTES:

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

Proverbs 13:14 In-Context

12 It is sad not to get what you hoped for. But wishes that come true are like eating fruit from the tree of life.

13 Those who reject what they are taught will pay for it, but those who obey what they are told will be rewarded.

14 The teaching of a wise person gives life. It is like a fountain that can save people from death.

15 People with good understanding will be well liked, but the lives of those who are not trustworthy are hard.

16 Every wise person acts with good sense, but fools show how foolish they are.