Tree of Life Version
Proverbs 30:5
5Every word of God is purified. He is a shield to 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 have I knowledge of the Holy One. 4Who has gone up into heaven, and come down? Who has gathered the wind in the palm of His hand? Who has wrapped 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—if you know?” Every word of God is purified. He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. 6Do not add to His words, or else He will rebuke You and prove you a liar. 7Two things I ask of 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 12:6“Because of the oppression of the poor, because of the groaning of the needy, now will I arise,” says Adonai. “I will put him in the safe place— he pants for it.”
- Psalms 18:30For with You I rush on a troop, with my God I scale a wall.
- Psalms 19:8The Torah of Adonai is perfect, restoring the soul. The testimony of Adonai is trustworthy, making the simple wise.
- Psalms 119:140Your word is thoroughly refined, and Your servant loves it.
- Romans 7:12So then, the Torah is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good.
- James 3:17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, not hypocritical.
- Genesis 15:1After these things the word of Adonai came to Abram in a vision saying, “Do not fear, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”
- 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 91:2I will say of Adonai, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.
- Psalms 115:9O Israel, trust in Adonai— He is their help and their shield!
- 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 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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