Proverbs 18:10
The Name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth vnto it, and is exalted.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
In Context
9He also that is slouthfull in his worke, is euen the brother of him that is a great waster.
11The rich mans riches are his strong citie: and as an hie wall in his imagination.
Cross References
Genesis 17:1When Abram was ninetie yeere olde and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said vnto him, I am God all sufficient. walke before me, and be thou vpright,
Genesis 32:28Then said he, Thy name shalbe called Iaakob no more, but Israel: because thou hast had power with God, thou shalt also preuaile with men.
Exodus 6:3And I appeared vnto Abraham, to Izhak, and to Iaakob by the Name of Almightie God: but by my Name Iehouah was I not knowen vnto the.
1 Samuel 17:45Then sayd Dauid to the Philistim, Thou commest to me with a sword, and with a speare, and with a shield, but I come to thee in the Name of the Lord of hostes, the God of the hoste of Israel, whom thou hast rayled vpon.
2 Samuel 22:3God is my strength, in him will I trust: my shielde, and the horne of my saluation, my hie tower and my refuge: my Sauiour, thou hast saued me from violence.
2 Samuel 22:51He is the tower of saluation for his King, and sheweth mercie to his anointed, euen to Dauid, and to his seede for euer.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 18:10
Folly and Pride Exposed. 9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. Note, 1. Prodigality is very bad husbandry. Those are not only justly branded as fools among men, but will give an uncomfortable account to God of the talents they are entrusted with, who are wasters of their estates, who live above what they have, spend and give more than they can afford, and so, in effect, throw away what they have, and suffer it to run to waste. 2. Idleness is no better. He that is remiss… Read the whole commentary →