Proverbs 30:5

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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.

Context of Proverbs 30:5

3I have not learned wisdom, nor have I attained to the knowledge of the Holy One. 4Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Whose hands have gathered up the wind? Who has wrapped up the waters in a 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. 6Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar. 7“Two things I ask of you, Lord; do not refuse me before I die:

Proverbs 30:5 word by word

כָּל־אִמְרַ֣ת אֱל֣וֹהַּ צְרוּפָ֑ה מָגֵ֥ן ה֝֗וּא לַֽחֹסִ֥ים בּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Every wordאִמְרָה'imrâh 'emrâh · wordH565
• of Godאֱלֹהַּ'ĕlôahh 'ĕlôahh · godH433
• pureצָרַףtsâraph · to refineH6884
• a shieldמָגֵןmâgên meginnâh · shieldH4043
• unto them that put their trustחָסָהchâsâh · to seek refugeH2620

Cross-references for Proverbs 30:5

• Psalms 12:6And the words of the Lord are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times.
• Psalms 18:30As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.
• Psalms 19:8The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
• Psalms 119:140Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.
• Romans 7:12So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous and good.
• James 3:17But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
• Genesis 15:1After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”
• Psalms 84:11For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.
• Psalms 91:2I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
• Psalms 115:9All you Israelites, trust in the Lord— he is their help and shield.
• Psalms 144:2He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under 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

Topics related to Proverbs 30:5

• Faith
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• Word of God

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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