Proverbs 14:27

“The spirit of man [is] the candle of the Lord, etc.] The rational soul of man is a light set up in him; this is what is commonly called the light of nature; it was a bright and burning light at first, but through sin is become a very feeble one; by which men have only a glimmering view of divine things, of God and his worship, and of what he would have done, or not done; by this light men do but grope after him, if happily they may find him and know his will; it is but like a candle light at best, in comparison of divine revelation, or the Gospel of the grace of God, which has shone out like the sun in its meridian glory; and especially in comparison of the sun of righteousness, Christ…”

“(Compare Pro 13:14). fear of the Lord--or, "law of the wise," is wisdom (Psa 111:10).”

“See the marginal reference and Proverbs 10:11 note. return to 'Top of Page'”

“To depart - To preserve men from destructive courses. Proverbs 14:29”

“a fountain: Pro 13:14; Isa 33:6; Rev 21:6 to: Pro 2:10-18, Pro 22:5; Psa 18:5; Ecc 7:26 Proverbs 14:28”

“27 The fear of Jahve is a fountain of life, To escape the snares of death. There springs up a life which makes him who carries in himself (cf. Joh 4:14, ἐν αὐτῷ) this welling life, penetrating and strong of will to escape the snares (write after the Masora ממּקשׁי defective) which death lays, and which bring to an end in death - a repetition of Pro 13:4 with changed subject. Proverbs 14:28”