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Proverbs 2:7
7He stores up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity.
Proverbs 2:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
- New International Version (NIV)He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,
- English Standard Version (ESV)he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
- New King James Version (NKJV)He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly;
Context of Proverbs 2:7
5then you will know the fear of Adonai and discover the knowledge of God. 6For Adonai gives wisdom. Out of His mouth comes knowledge and understanding. He stores up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity. 8He guards the paths of justice, and protects the way of His kedoshim. 9Then you will discern what is right and just and fair—every good path.
Read all of Proverbs 2Proverbs 2:7 word by word
יִצְפֹּ֣ן לַ֭יְשָׁרִים תּוּשִׁיָּ֑ה מָ֝גֵ֗ן לְהֹ֣לְכֵי תֹֽם׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 2:7
- Proverbs 8:14Counsel and sound wisdom are mine. I have understanding and power.
- Proverbs 14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to consider his way, but the folly of fools is deception.
- Job 28:8Proud beasts have not set foot on it, and no lion has passed there.
- 1 Corinthians 1:19For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and bring to nothing the understanding of the intelligent.”
- 1 Corinthians 2:6We do speak wisdom, however, among those who are mature—but not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.
- 1 Corinthians 3:18Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks he is wise in this age, let him become a fool so he may become wise.
- Colossians 2:3In Him all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden.
- 2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for restoration, and for training in righteousness,
- James 3:15This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
- Proverbs 28:18Whoever walks blamelessly will be safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall suddenly.
- Proverbs 30:5Every word of God is purified. He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
- Psalms 84:11For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else. I would rather stand at the threshold of the House of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
- Psalms 144:2He is my lovingkindness, my fortress, my strong tower, and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues my people under me.
Commentaries on Proverbs 2:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7He layeth up sound wisdom - תושיה tushiyah . We have met with this word in Job; see Job 5:12; Job 6:13; Job 11:6; Job 12:16. See especially the note on Job 11:6; (note), where the different acceptations of the word are given. Coverdale translates, "He preserveth the welfare of the righteous." It is difficult to find, in any language, a term proper to express the original meaning of the word; its seems to mean generally the essence or substance of a thing…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7Sound wisdom - “Soundness,” an idea which passes on into that of health and safety. Compare “sound doctrine” in 1 Timothy 1:10; 2 Timothy 4:3.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7-8Here, common sense is the natural understanding gained by listening to God's words and observing his world. God acts as a shield, guarding and protecting those who have a relationship with him.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. sound wisdom--literally, "substance," opposed to what is fictitious. According to the context, this may be assistance, as here corresponding with buckler--or safety, or wisdom, which procures it (compare Pr 3:21; 8:14; 18:1; Job 6:13; 12:13). layeth up--provides, ever ready.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 2
- 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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