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

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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 has ascended up into heaven, and descended? 2 Who has gathered the wind in his fists? 2 Who has bound the waters in his garment? 2 Who has established all the ends of the earth? 2 + 30:4 c MP: Statement and question, what is the name of “Son” of God. Consider in connection with (Ps 2:6-7) God’s King has become God’s son and (Ps 2:12) kiss the son / give reverence to the son lest he be angry and you perish. (Matt 3:16-17; John 3:13-15, 5:43 (context 5:14-47); 1 John 2:22-24) What is his name, and what is his son’s name, if you know? 1

6Don’t you add to his words, 2 lest he reprove you, and you be found a liar. 1

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Cross References

Genesis 15:1After these things Davar Yahweh [Word of He sustains breathing] came to Avram [Exalted father] in a vision, saying, “Don’t be afraid, Avram [Exalted father]. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”

Psalms 3:3But you, Adonai, are a shield around me, 2 my kavod ·weighty glory·, and the one who lifts up my head. 1

Psalms 18:30As for God, his way is perfect. 2 Adonai’s word is tried. 2 He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him. 1

Psalms 19:8Adonai’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. 2 Adonai’s mitzvah ·instruction· is pure, enlightening the eyes. 1

Psalms 91:2I will say of Adonai, “He is my refuge and my fortress; 2 my God, in whom I trust.” 1

Psalms 119:140צ ( Tz’rupah, Is tested / Pure) Your promises have been thoroughly tested, 2 and your servant 'ahav ·affectionately loves· them. 1

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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