Proverbs 14:26
Proverbs 14:26 in Multiple Translations
He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.
For him in whose heart is the fear of the Lord there is strong hope: and his children will have a safe place.
People who honor the Lord are completely safe; he will protect their children.
In the feare of the Lord is an assured strength, and his children shall haue hope.
In the fear of Jehovah [is] strong confidence, And to His sons there is a refuge.
In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
In the fear of the Lord is confidence of strength, and there shall be hope for his children.
Those who revere Yahweh are confident that he will protect them, and their family will also be protected.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 14:26
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Proverbs 14:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
בְּ/יִרְאַ֣ת
יְ֭הוָה
מִבְטַח
עֹ֑ז
וּ֝/לְ/בָנָ֗י/ו
יִהְיֶ֥ה
מַחְסֶֽה
בְּ/יִרְאַ֣ת
yirʼâh
H3374
fear
Prep | N-fs
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
מִבְטַח
mibṭâch
H4009
confidence
N-ms
עֹ֑ז
ʻôz
H5797
strength
N-ms
וּ֝/לְ/בָנָ֗י/ו
bên
H1121
son
Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
יִהְיֶ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
מַחְסֶֽה
machăçeh
H4268
refuge
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 14:26
בְּ/יִרְאַ֣ת
yirʼâh
H3374
"fear"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word for fear can also mean reverence or respect, especially when it comes to God. It's used to describe a feeling of awe or terror, and is often translated as 'fear' or 'dreadful' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) fear, terror, fearing 1a) fear, terror 1b) awesome or terrifying thing (object causing fear) 1c) fear (of God), respect, reverence, piety 1d) revered
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] dreadful, [idiom] exceedingly, fear(-fulness). See also: Genesis 20:11; Proverbs 1:29; Psalms 2:11.
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
מִבְטַח
mibṭâch
H4009
"confidence"
N-ms
Mibtach means a place of trust or confidence, like a refuge where one can feel secure and assured.
Definition: 1) trust, confidence, refuge 1a) act of confiding 1b) object of confidence 1c) state of confidence, security
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: confidence, hope, sure, trust. See also: Job 8:14; Proverbs 21:22; Psalms 40:5.
עֹ֑ז
ʻôz
H5797
"strength"
N-ms
Describes strength or might, including physical power, social status, or boldness, like the strength of God or a strong leader.
Definition: 1) might, strength 1a) material or physical 1b) personal or social or political
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong. See also: Exodus 15:2; Psalms 84:6; Psalms 8:3.
וּ֝/לְ/בָנָ֗י/ו
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִהְיֶ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
מַחְסֶֽה
machăçeh
H4268
"refuge"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means a safe place to go, like a shelter from a storm. It appears in the Bible as a place of hope and trust, where people can find refuge from danger. In Psalm 71:3, God is called a rock of refuge.
Definition: 1) refuge, shelter 1a) from rain or storm, from danger 1b) of falsehood
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: hope, (place of) refuge, shelter, trust. See also: Job 24:8; Psalms 94:22; Psalms 14:6.
Study Notes — Proverbs 14:26
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 14:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 14:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 14:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 14:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 14:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 14:26
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 14:26
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 14:26
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 14:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 14:26
- Sermons on Proverbs 14:26
Context — The Wise Woman
24The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.
25A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
26He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. 28A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 19:23 | The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 32:39–40 | I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them. I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never turn away from doing good to them, and I will put My fear in their hearts, so that they will never turn away from Me. |
| 3 | Psalms 115:13–14 | He will bless those who fear the LORD— small and great alike. May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children. |
| 4 | Proverbs 18:10 | The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. |
| 5 | Proverbs 3:7–8 | Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. This will bring healing to your body and refreshment to your bones. |
| 6 | Psalms 34:7–11 | The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them. Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing. Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. |
| 7 | Malachi 4:2 | “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. |
| 8 | Malachi 3:16–18 | At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name. “They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him. So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.” |
| 9 | Psalms 112:1 | Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments. |
| 10 | Isaiah 33:6 | He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure. |
Proverbs 14:26 Summary
This verse is saying that when we truly respect and reverence God, we can have confidence that He is in control and that He will take care of us and our families. This doesn't mean that life will always be easy, but it does mean that we can trust God to be our rock and our refuge, just as Psalm 46:1 says. When we fear the LORD, we create a safe and protected environment for our children to grow and thrive, both physically and spiritually, and we can trust that God will be their strength and salvation, as stated in Psalm 27:1. By trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty, we can have peace and confidence, even in uncertain times, just as Jeremiah 29:11 promises.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to fear the LORD in Proverbs 14:26?
Fearing the LORD means having a deep reverence and respect for God, recognizing His power and authority, as seen in Psalm 111:10, which says that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.
How does fearing the LORD provide security in confidence?
When we fear the LORD, we trust in His sovereignty and goodness, which gives us confidence in His plans and promises for our lives, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11, where God says He has plans to prosper us, not to harm us.
What is meant by 'a place of refuge' for the children of one who fears the LORD?
A place of refuge refers to a safe and protected environment, where children can grow and thrive, both physically and spiritually, just as God is our refuge and strength, as described in Psalm 46:1.
Is this verse promising that the children of believers will never face difficulties?
No, this verse is not promising a trouble-free life for the children of believers, but rather that they will have a spiritual refuge in the LORD, just as their parents do, and that God will be their rock and salvation, as stated in Psalm 27:1.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can I demonstrate a deeper fear of the LORD in my daily life, and how might this impact my relationships and decisions?
- How can I create a 'place of refuge' for my own children or the children in my life, where they can feel safe and protected?
- What are some ways that I can model a confident trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even in uncertain or difficult circumstances?
- How can I balance the desire to protect my children from harm with the need to trust God as their ultimate refuge and protector?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 14:26
In the fear of the Lord [is] strong confidence,.... Such who fear the Lord may be confident that he has a love to them, a delight in them; that his eye is upon them, and his heart towards them; and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 14:26
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. In the fear of the Lord (is) strong confidence; and his children shall have a place of refuge.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 14:26
Strong confidence; a sure ground of confidence; or a strong refuge, as the next clause explains it. His children; either, 1. God’ s children. Or, 2. The children of them that fear God, who are sufficiently understood out of the former clause.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 14:26
Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD [is] strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.Ver. 26. In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence.] The reverential fear of God is monimenturn, munimentum, ornamentum. The wise man had said, in Proverbs 14:24, "The crown of the wise are their riches," and in Proverbs 18:11, he will tell us that "the rich man’ s wealth is his strong city." Now, lest any should hereby be brought to think of riches more highly than is meet, he gives us to know that wealth, severed from the fear of God, can neither adorn us nor secure us. Great is the confidence of a good conscience. "Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us, and he will deliver us out of thine hand." Hezekiah pulled down the brazen serpent, for he "trusted in God." At ego rem divinam facio, - But I am sacrificing, said Numa, when they told him the enemy was at hand. Non sic Deos coluimus, aut sic vivimus ut illi nos vincerent, said the Emperor Antoninus. We are bold to believe that God will deal better with us than so. And his children have a place of refuge], i.e., God’ s children run to his name and are safe. Or, The children of him who fears God. For God will bless those who fear him, "both small and great." If I can but once find the fear of God in those about me, said reverend Claviger, satis habeo, satisque mihi, meae uxori, fillis, et filiabus prospexi, I shall have enough for myself, wife, and children; they will be all cared for.
Seluecer.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 14:26
(26) His children.—Either, the children of the man who fears the Lord, as the blessing of Abraham (Genesis 17:7-8) and David (Jeremiah 33:20-21) descended to their children; or the pronoun may refer to God’s children, i.e., those who look up to Him as a father, an expression which occurs in the Old Testament (e g., Psalms 73:15), but is brought forward more prominently in the New Testament.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 14:26
Verse 26. In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence] From this, and from genuine Christian experience, we find that the fear of God is highly consistent with the strongest confidence in his mercy and goodness.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 14:26
26. his] i.e. the Lord’s. Ewald and others render, to his children (who feareth Jehovah) he (Jehovah) will be &c. Comp. R.V. marg.: the children of him that hath it (sc. the fear of the Lord) shall have, &c.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 14:26
His children - Probably, the children whom the Lord adopts, and who are true to their adoption.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 14:26
26. His children — The pronoun may be referred either to “the Lord,” or to the man who fears the Lord. Some critics prefer the former and others the latter.
Sermons on Proverbs 14:26
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Is Anything Too Hard for God by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes that nothing is too hard for God, using the biblical examples of Abraham and Sarah to illustrate God's power to fulfill His promises, even when circumstanc |
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The Fear of the Lord by Charles Stanley | Charles Stanley preaches on the importance of fearing the Lord, emphasizing that it involves appropriate awe and reverence for who God is, rather than terror. He highlights how the |
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Why Did Jonah Run? by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson explores the reasons behind Jonah's flight from God's command to preach to Nineveh, emphasizing Jonah's struggle with God's mercy and judgment. Despite being chosen |
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Not Enough Pens- nor Enough Paper (A Brief Look Into Jewish Persecution) Introduction by Robert Wurtz II | John Piper preaches on the importance of praising and honoring women who fear the Lord, using Proverbs 31:30 as the focal point. He highlights the acrostic structure of Proverbs 31 |
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Fear of God by Valsan Thampu | Valsan Thampu preaches on the importance of fearing the Lord, emphasizing that the fear of God empowers and liberates us from the fear of men, leading to a life of purpose and wisd |
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The Secret of the Lord by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the secret of the Lord being with those who fear Him, emphasizing the spiritual and supernatural nature of true religion. He distinguishes between servi |
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The Fear of the Lord by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker discusses three important points. First, God's Spirit is searching for individuals with a heart that is fully committed to Him. Second, when God finds s |