New English Translation
Proverbs 30:5
5Every word of God is purified; he is like a shield for those who take refuge in him.
Proverbs 30:5 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
- New International Version (NIV)“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.
Context of Proverbs 30:5
3I have not learned wisdom, nor do I have knowledge of the Holy One. 4Who has ascended into heaven, and then descended? Who has gathered up the winds in his fists? 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 his son’s name? – if you know! Every word of God is purified; he is like a shield for those who take refuge in him. 6Do not add to his words, lest he reprove you, and prove you to be a liar. 7Two things I ask from you; do not refuse me before I die:
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כָּל־אִמְרַ֣ת אֱל֣וֹהַּ צְרוּפָ֑ה מָגֵ֥ן ה֝֗וּא לַֽחֹסִ֥ים בּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 30:5
- Psalms 12:6The Lord’s words are absolutely reliable. They are as untainted as silver purified in a furnace on the ground, where it is thoroughly refined.
- Psalms 18:30The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the Lord’s promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter in him.
- Psalms 19:8The Lord’s precepts are fair and make one joyful. The Lord’s commands are pure and give insight for life.
- Psalms 119:140Your word is absolutely pure, and your servant loves it!
- Romans 7:12So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.
- James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.
- Genesis 15:1After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram! I am your shield and the one who will reward you in great abundance.”
- Psalms 84:11For the Lord God is our sovereign protector. The Lord bestows favor and honor; he withholds no good thing from those who have integrity.
- Psalms 91:2I say this about the Lord, my shelter and my stronghold, my God in whom I trust –
- Psalms 115:9O Israel, trust in the Lord! He is their deliverer and protector.
- Psalms 144:2who loves me and is my stronghold, my refuge and my deliverer, my shield and the one in whom I take shelter, who makes nations submit to me.
Commentaries on Proverbs 30:5
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5Every word of God is pure - צרופה אלוה אמרת כל col imrath eloah tseruphah, "Every oracle of God is purified." A metaphor taken from the purifying of metals. Every thing that God has pronounced, every inspiration which the prophets have received, is pure, without mixture of error, without dross. Whatever trials it may be exposed to, it is always like gold: it bears the fire, and comes out with the same lustre, the same purity, and the same weight. He is a…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5Out of this consciousness of the impotence of all man‘s efforts after the knowledge of God rises the sense of the preciousness of every living word that God has Himself revealed, whether through “the Law and the prophets” or through “wise men and scribes.”Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-6Unlike Agur's lack of knowledge and power, God's strength and wisdom are evident (compare Psalm 18:30). This is encouraging to Agur, as he knows God protects everyone who seeks Him.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 55. (Compare Psa 12:6; 119:140).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 30
- 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
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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