Proverbs 13:14

14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may avoid the snares of 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 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

13 He who despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.

14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may avoid the snares of death.

15 Good sense wins favor, but the way of the faithless is their ruin.

16 In everything a prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.