Proverbes 13:14

14 L'enseignement du sage est une source de vie, pour détourner des pièges de la mort.

Proverbes 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.

Proverbes 13:14 In-Context

12 L'espérance différée fait languir le cœur; mais le souhait accompli est comme l'arbre de vie.
13 Celui qui méprise la parole, se perd; mais celui qui respecte le commandement, en aura la récompense.
14 L'enseignement du sage est une source de vie, pour détourner des pièges de la mort.
15 Une raison saine donne de la grâce; mais la voie de ceux qui agissent perfidement, est rude.
16 Tout homme bien avisé agit avec intelligence; mais l'insensé fait voir sa folie.
The Ostervald translation is in the public domain.