25 A truthful witness saves lives,
But he who [a](A)utters lies is [b]treacherous.
26 In the [c](B)fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,
And [d]his children will have refuge.
27 The [e]fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
That one may avoid the snares of death.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:25 Lit breathes out
  2. Proverbs 14:25 Lit treachery
  3. Proverbs 14:26 Or reverence
  4. Proverbs 14:26 Or His
  5. Proverbs 14:27 Or reverence