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In Proverbs 13:14, Solomon says, The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, to turn aside from the snares of death (v. 14). Wise teaching does more than inform; it nourishes and preserves. It is called a fountain of life because it refreshes the soul and sustains a person on the right path.
A fountain is ongoing and accessible. In the same way, the teaching of the wise becomes a continuing source of strength, clarity, and direction. Wisdom is not merely a collection of facts, but a life-giving way of seeing and living.
It also helps a person turn aside from the snares of death. Death in Proverbs is often the consequence of stepping outside God’s design. Wise teaching exposes these traps before they fully close. It rescues by helping us perceive what is truly dangerous.
Used with permission from TheBibleSays.com.
You can access the original article here:Proverbs 13:14 Meaning
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