Verse Comparison: Proverbs 13:14
American Standard Version
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
Amplified® Bible
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may avoid the snares of death.
Contemporary English Version
Sensible instruction is a life-giving fountain that helps you escape all deadly traps.
Darby English Version
The teaching of the wise [man] is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
Good News Bible
The teachings of the wise are a fountain of life; they will help you escape when your life is in danger.
King James Version
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
New American Standard Bible
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn aside from the snares of death.
New International Version
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
turning a man from the snares of death.
New King James Version
The law of the wise is a fountain of life,
To turn one away from the snares of death.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The teaching of the wise resembles a fountain of life, To turn aside from the snares of death.
Revised Standard Version
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may avoid the snares of death.
Young's Literal Translation
The law of the wise `is' a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.
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