Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning men away from the nets of death.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The teaching of the wise [man] is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.

World English Bible (WEB)

The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, To turn from the snares of death.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The law of the wise `is' a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.