Revised Version 1895
Proverbs 18:10
10The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
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 of the belly. 9He also that is slack in his work is brother to him that is a destroyer. The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. 11The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own imagination. 12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour goeth humility.
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מִגְדַּל־עֹ֭ז שֵׁ֣ם יְהוָ֑ה בּֽוֹ־יָר֖וּץ צַדִּ֣יק וְנִשְׂגָּֽב׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 18:10
- Genesis 17:1And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD 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 the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD.
- 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 ones.
- Jeremiah 23:6In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, The LORD is 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, which is and which was and which is to come, the Almighty.
- 2 Samuel 22:3The God of my rock, in him will I trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge; my saviour, thou savest me from violence.
- Psalms 18:2The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strong rock, in him will I trust; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.
- Psalms 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD 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 the LORD, 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 trust; who subdueth my people under me.
- Isaiah 26:4Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD 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
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