Proverbs 30:5

Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

Berean Standard Bible

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 come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son— surely you know!

6Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar.

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Cross References

Genesis 15:1After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”

Psalms 3:3But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.

Psalms 18:30As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

Psalms 19:8The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

Psalms 91:2I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Psalms 119:140Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves 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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