Proverbs 30:5 “Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge…”

Proverbs 30:5

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

Every word of God is tried: He is a shield unto them that take refuge in him.

Geneva Bible 1599

Euery worde of God is pure: he is a shield to those, that trust in him.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

Every saying of God [is] tried, A shield He [is] to those trusting in Him.

Bible in Basic English

Every word of God is tested: he is a breastplate to those who put their faith in him.

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Cross references

“word”

Psalm 18:30 Psalm 12:6 James 3:17 Psalm 119:140 Romans 7:12 Psalm 19:8

Psalm 18:30 · BSB

As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

Psalm 12:6 · BSB

The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.

James 3:17 · BSB

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

Psalm 119:140 · BSB

Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.

Romans 7:12 · BSB

So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.

Psalm 19:8 · BSB

The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

“pure”

Psalm 84:11 Genesis 15:1 Psalm 91:2 Psalm 144:2 Psalm 115:9–11

Psalm 84:11 · BSB

For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.

Genesis 15:1 · BSB

After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”

Psalm 91:2 · BSB

I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Psalm 144:2 · BSB

He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.

Psalm 115:9–11 · BSB

O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.

Also

Psalm 3:3

Psalm 3:3 · BSB

But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son— surely you know!

6Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar.

Read Proverbs 30