Proverbs 2:7
He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright, He is a shield to them that walk in integrity;
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
In Context
6For the LORD giveth wisdom, out of His mouth cometh knowledge and discernment;
8That He may guard the paths of justice, and preserve the way of His godly ones.
Cross References
Psalms 3:4(3-5) With my voice I call unto the LORD, and He answereth me out of His holy mountain. Selah
Psalms 144:2My lovingkindness, and my fortress, my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and He in whom I take refuge; who subdueth my people under me.
Proverbs 14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to look well to his way; but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 30:5Every word of God is tried; He is a shield unto them that take refuge in Him.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 2:2-10
The Search after Wisdom Encouraged. 1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord , and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and… Read the whole commentary →