Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

Bible References

Law

Proverbs 9:11
For because of me you will live a long life, and years will be added to your life.
Proverbs 10:11
What the righteous say is a flowing fountain, but what the wicked say conceals violence.
Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, enabling anyone to escape the snares of death.
Proverbs 16:22
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.

To

Proverbs 15:24
The way of life leads upward for the wise so he may avoid Sheol below.
Proverbs 16:6
Iniquity is atoned for by gracious love and truth, and through fear of the LORD people turn from evil.
2 Samuel 22:6
Binding ropes from Sheol entangled me while lethal snares hindered me.
Psalm 18:5
The cords of Sheol surrounded me; the snares of death confronted me.
Psalm 116:3
The ropes of death were wound around me and the anguish of Sheol came upon me; I encountered distress and sorrow.

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