Proverbs 18:10

Proverbs 18:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
• New International Version (NIV)The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.

Context of Proverbs 18:10

8The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts. 9He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer. The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe. 11The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination. 12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honorgoethhumility.

Proverbs 18:10 word by word

מִגְדַּל־עֹ֭ז שֵׁ֣ם יְהוָ֑ה בּֽוֹ־יָר֖וּץ צַדִּ֣יק וְנִשְׂגָּֽב׃Read the interlinear

• nameשֵׁםshêm · nameH8034
• towerמִגְדָּלmigdâl migdâlâh · towerH4026
• righteousצַדִּיקtsaddîyq · righteousH6662

Cross-references for Proverbs 18:10

• Genesis 17:1And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, Jehovah appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be thou perfect.
• Exodus 3:13And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? What shall I say unto them?
• Exodus 6:3and I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, as God Almighty; but by my name Jehovah I was not known to them.
• Exodus 34:5And Jehovah descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of Jehovah.
• Isaiah 9:6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
• Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
• Jeremiah 23:6In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely; and this is his name whereby he shall be called: Jehovah our righteousness.
• Matthew 1:23Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, And they shall call his name Immanuel; which is, being interpreted, God with us.
• Revelation 1:8I am the Alpha and the Omega, saith the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.
• 2 Samuel 22:3God, my rock, in him will I take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge; My saviour, thou savest me from violence.
• Psalms 18:2Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in whom I will take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.
• Psalms 27:1Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?
• Psalms 61:3For thou hast been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy.
• Psalms 91:2I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust.
• Psalms 144:2My lovingkindness, and my fortress, My high tower, and my deliverer; My shield, and he in whom I take refuge; Who subdueth my people under me.
• Isaiah 26:4Trust ye in Jehovah for ever; for in Jehovah, even Jehovah, is an everlasting rock.

Commentaries on Proverbs 18:10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10The name of the Lord is a strong tower - The name of the Lord may be taken for the Lord himself; he is a strong tower, a refuge, and place of complete safety, to all that trust in him. What a strong fortress is to the besieged, the like is God to his persecuted, tempted, afflicted followers.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10Safe - literally, as in the margin i. e., is exalted. Compare Psalm 18:2, Psalm 18:33.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-11Verses 10-11 The Divine power, made known in and through our Lord Jesus Christ, forms a strong tower for the believer, who relies on the Lord. How deceitful the defence of the rich man, who has his portion and treasure in this world! It is a strong city and a high wall only in his own conceit; for it will fail when most in need. They will be exposed to the just wrath of that Judge whom they despised as a Saviour.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10-11In a troubled world, only the Lord can save. The rich might think their wealth is a strong defense, but money's power is limited (Proverbs 11:4; 13:8).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. name of the Lord--manifested perfections (Psa 8:1; 20:2), as faithfulness, power, mercy, &c., on which men rely. is safe--literally, "set on high, out of danger" (Psa 18:2; 91:4).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Proverbs 18

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings