Bible Strands
Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The speaker addresses a group with rhetorical questions about God’s sovereignty and creative power before delivering a maxim.
The words — צְרוּפָ֑ה (tze.ru.Fah) translates as [is] refined, and מָגֵ֥ן (ma.Gen) translates as [is] a shield.
The thread — The text parallels Psalms 18:30 and Psalms 12:6, which also describe God’s words as flawless and refined. James 3:17 connects this purity to wisdom that produces peace and mercy.
Why it lands — The text states that God’s words are flawless and that He protects those who hide in Him, then warns against adding to them. A reader must accept divine instruction without alteration and rely on it for protection.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
Cross-references
- Psalms 18:30 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.
- Psalms 12:6 The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.
- James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
- Psalms 3:3 But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.
- Psalms 84:11 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.
- Psalms 119:140 Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.
- Genesis 15:1 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.”
- Psalms 91:2 I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
- Romans 7:12 So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.
- Psalms 19:8 The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.