Proverbs 30:5

Every word of God is tested; 1 he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 1

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Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

In Context

4Who has gone up to heaven and come down? 1 Who has gathered up the wind in the hollow of his hands? 1 Who has gathered up the waters in a cloak? 1 Who has established all the ends of the earth? 1 What is his name, and what is the name of his son? Surely you know! 1

6Do not add to his words, 1 or he will discipline you, 1 and you will be proved to be a liar. 1

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Cross References

Genesis 15:1After these things the word of Yahweh came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Fear not, Abram! I am your shield and your very great reward.”

Psalms 3:3But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, 1 my glory, and the one who lifts up my head. 1

Psalms 18:30As for God—his way is perfect! The word of Yahweh is pure! 1 He is a shield to everyone who takes refuge in him. 1

Psalms 19:8The instructions of Yahweh are right, making the heart glad; 1 the commandment of Yahweh is pure, bringing light to the eyes. 1

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

Psalms 119:140Your word has been tested very much, 1 and your servant loves it. 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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