Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. The "fear of the Lord" is here put for all gracious principles, producing gracious practices. 1. Where this reigns it produces a holy security and serenity of mind. 2. It entails a blessing on posterity. 3. It is an overflowing and everflowing spring of comfort and joy. It is a "fountain of life," yielding constant pleasure and satisfaction to the soul. 4. It is a sovereign antidote against sin and temptation. Those that have a true relish of the pleasures of serious godliness will not be allured by the baits of sin to swallow its hook; they know where they can obtain better things than any it can pretend to offer. ( Matthew Henry.) Parallel Verses KJV: In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.WEB: In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children. |
    |