Proverbs 18:10
Adonai’s name is a strong tower: 2 the upright run to him, and are safe. 1
One Unity Resource Bible
In The King James Version
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
In Context
9One who is slack in his work 2 is brother to him who is a master of destruction. 1
11The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, 2 like an unscalable wall in his own imagination. 1
Cross References
Genesis 17:1When Avram [Exalted father] was ninety-nine years old, Adonai appeared to Avram [Exalted father], and said to him, “I am El Shaddai [God Almighty]. Walk before me, and be blameless.
Genesis 32:28He said, “Your name will no longer be called Jacob [Supplanter], but Israel [Wrestles with God / God prevails]; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed.”
Exodus 6:3and I appeared to Abraham [Father of a multitude], to Isaac [Laughter], and to Jacob [Supplanter], as El Shaddai [God Almighty]; but by my name Adonai I was not known to them.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 18:10
Folly and Pride Exposed. 9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. Note, 1. Prodigality is very bad husbandry. Those are not only justly branded as fools among men, but will give an uncomfortable account to God of the talents they are entrusted with, who are wasters of their estates, who live above what they have, spend and give more than they can afford, and so, in effect, throw away what they have, and suffer it to run to waste. 2. Idleness is no better. He that is remiss… Read the whole commentary →