Charles Ellicott Commentary Proverbs 13:14

"The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death." — Proverbs 13:14 (ASV)

The law of the wise.— Or, rather, his instruction. (Compare to Proverbs 10:11.)

Snares of death.— Set by the devil (2 Timothy 2:26).