Proverbs 30:5

Every word of God is fire-tested. He is a bronze shield to those who hope in him.

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In The King James Version

Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

In Context

4Who has ascended to heaven and also descended? Who has grasped the wind in his hands? Who has tied the waters together, as with a garment? Who has raised all the limits of the earth? What is his name, and what is the name of his son, if you know?

6Do not add anything to his words, lest you be reproved and be discovered to be a liar.

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Cross References

Genesis 15:1And so, these things having been transacted, the word of the Lord came to Abram by a vision, saying: “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your protector, and your reward is exceedingly great.”

Psalms 3:3Many say to my soul, “There is no salvation for him in his God.” Pause

Psalms 19:8Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we will call upon the name of the Lord our God.

Psalms 91:2It is good to confess to the Lord and to sing psalms to your name, O Most High:

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 30:2-7

The Words of Agur. 1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal, 2 Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man. 3 I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy. 4 Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst… Read the whole commentary →

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