Proverbs 2:7
He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. 2 He is a shield to those who walk in integrity; 1
One Unity Resource Bible
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 Adonai gives wisdom. 2 Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. 1
8that he may guard the paths of mishpat ·justice·, 2 and preserve the way of his saints. 1
Cross References
Psalms 3:4I cry to Adonai with my voice, 2 and he answers me out of his holy hill. Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude· 1
Psalms 144:2my chesed ·loving-kindness·, my fortress, 2 my high tower, my deliverer, 2 my shield, and he in whom I take refuge; 2 who subdues my people under me. 1
Proverbs 14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, 2 but the folly of fools is deceit. 1
Proverbs 30:5“Every d'var Elohim ·word of God· is flawless. 2 He is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 1
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 →