Proverbs 2:7
He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
World Messianic 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 the LORD gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
8that he may guard the paths of justice, and preserve the way of his holy ones.
Cross References
Psalms 3:4I cry to the LORD with my voice, and he answers me out of his holy hill. Selah.
Psalms 144:2my loving kindness, my fortress, my high tower, my deliverer, my shield, and he in whom I take refuge, who subdues my people under me.
Proverbs 14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 30:5“Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
1 Corinthians 1:24but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Messiah is the power of God and the wisdom of God;
1 Corinthians 2:6We speak wisdom, however, among those who are full grown, yet a wisdom not of this world nor of the rulers of this world who are coming to nothing.
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 →