Proverbs 30:5

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

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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 ascended up into heaven, or descended? who has gathered the wind in his fists? who has bound the waters in a garment? who has established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if you can tell?

6Add you not unto his words, lest he reprove you, and you be found a liar.

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Cross References

Genesis 15:1After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am your shield, and your exceeding great reward.

Psalms 3:3But you, O LORD, are a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

Psalms 18:30As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.

Psalms 19:8The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

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

Psalms 119:140Your word is very pure: therefore your servant loves it.

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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