Modern Translations
New International VersionThe teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
New Living TranslationThe instruction of the wise is like a life-giving fountain; those who accept it avoid the snares of death.
English Standard VersionThe teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.
Berean Study BibleThe teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.
New American Standard BibleThe teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn aside from the snares of death.
NASB 1995The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn aside from the snares of death.
NASB 1977The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn aside from the snares of death.
Amplified BibleThe teaching of the wise is a fountain
and source of life, So that one may avoid the snares of death.
Christian Standard BibleA wise person’s instruction is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death.
Holman Christian Standard BibleA wise man's instruction is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death.
Contemporary English VersionSensible instruction is a life-giving fountain that helps you escape all deadly traps.
Good News TranslationThe teachings of the wise are a fountain of life; they will help you escape when your life is in danger.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThe teachings of a wise person are a fountain of life to turn [one] away from the grasp of death.
International Standard VersionWhat the wise have to teach is a fountain of life and causes someone to avoid the snares of death.
NET BibleInstruction from the wise is like a life-giving fountain, to turn a person from deadly snares.