Proverbs 30:5

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Every saying of God <FI>is<Fi> tried, A shield He <FI>is<Fi> to those trusting in Him.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Proverbs 30:5 — 15 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 15:1After 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.”
  2. 2 Samuel 22:31As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
  3. Psalms 3:3But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.
  4. Psalms 12:6The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.
  5. Psalms 18:30As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
  6. Psalms 18:31For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?
  7. Psalms 19:8The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
  8. Psalms 84:11For 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.
  9. Psalms 91:2I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
  10. Psalms 115:9O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.
  11. Psalms 119:140Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.
  12. Psalms 144:2He 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.
  13. Proverbs 29:25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
  14. Romans 7:12So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.
  15. James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

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