Proverbs 30:5

“Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

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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? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has bound the waters in his garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son’s name, if you know?

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

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Cross References

Genesis 15:1After these things the LORD’s word came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Don’t be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”

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

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

Psalms 19:8The LORD’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. The LORD’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.

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

Psalms 119:140Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

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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