Proverbs 30:5

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

JPS TaNaKH 1917

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 the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying: 'Fear not, Abram, I am thy shield, thy reward shall be exceeding great.'

Psalms 3:3(3-4) But thou, O LORD, art a shield about me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.

Psalms 18:30(18-31) As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in Him.

Psalms 19:8(19-9) The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

Psalms 91:2I will say of the LORD, who is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust,

Psalms 119:140Thy word is tried to the uttermost, and 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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