Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lorde is a strong castell, the righteous runneth vnto it and is in safegarde.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
In Context
9Who so is slouthfull in his labour, is the brother of hym that is a waster.
11The rich mans goodes are his strong citie, and as an high wall in his owne conceipt.
Cross References
Genesis 17:1When Abram was ninetie yere olde and nine, the Lorde appeared to hym, and sayde vnto hym: I am the almightie God, walke before me, and be thou perfect.
Genesis 32:28He sayde: thy name shalbe called no more Iacob, but Israel: For as a prince hast thou wrasteled with God, and with men, and hast preuayled.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 18:10
Folly and Pride Exposed. 9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. Note, 1. Prodigality is very bad husbandry. Those are not only justly branded as fools among men, but will give an uncomfortable account to God of the talents they are entrusted with, who are wasters of their estates, who live above what they have, spend and give more than they can afford, and so, in effect, throw away what they have, and suffer it to run to waste. 2. Idleness is no better. He that is remiss… Read the whole commentary →