Proverbs 2:7
He treasureth up sound wisdom for the righteous, as a shield to those that walk in integrity:
Leeser Tanakh
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 [come] knowledge and understanding.
8That men may keep the paths of justice; and the way of his pious servants doth he guard.
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 kindness, and my strong-hold; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.
Proverbs 14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 30:5Every saying of God is purified: he is a shield unto those that put their trust 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 →