Proverbs 30:5
3 I have not learned wisdom, and I have no knowledge of the Holy One.
4 Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son— surely you know!
Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
6 Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar.
7 Two things I ask of You— do not refuse me before I die:
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
- KJV
- Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
- WEB
- “Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
- ASV
- Every word of God is tried: He is a shield unto them that take refuge in him.
- DARBY
- Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
- BLB
- Every word of God is refined; He [is] a shield for those taking refuge in Him.
- ÅB
- Alt Guds ord er rent; han er et skjold for dem som tar sin tilflukt til ham.
- OTB
- Hvert ord fra Gud er feilfritt; han er et skjold for dem som søker tilflukt hos ham.
- B1930
- Alt Guds ord er rent; han er et skjold for dem som tar sin tilflukt til ham.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Psalms 18:30
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Read in contextPsalms 12:6
The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.
Read in contextJames 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
Read in contextPsalms 84:11
For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.
Read in contextPsalms 3:3
But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.
Read in contextPsalms 119:140
Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.
Read in contextGenesis 15:1
After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”
Read in contextPsalms 91:2
I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
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