Proverbs 30:5

Every word of God is tried: He is a shield unto them that take refuge in him.

American Standard Version

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 hath ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who hath gathered the wind in his fists? Who hath bound the waters in his garment? Who hath established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son`s name, if thou knowest?

6Add thou not unto his words, Lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

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Cross References

Genesis 15:1After these things the word of Jehovah came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, [and] thy exceeding great reward.

Psalms 3:3But thou, O Jehovah, art a shield about me; My glory and the lifter up of my head.

Psalms 18:30As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.

Psalms 19:8The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.

Psalms 91:2I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust.

Psalms 119:140Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.

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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