Proverbs 30:5
New International Version
“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

New Living Translation
Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.

English Standard Version
Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

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

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

New King James Version
Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.

New American Standard Bible
Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

NASB 1995
Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

NASB 1977
Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

Amplified Bible
Every word of God is tested and refined [like silver]; He is a shield to those who trust and take refuge in Him.

Christian Standard Bible
Every word of God is pure; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Every word of God is pure; 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.

Contemporary English Version
Everything God says is true--and it's a shield for all who come to him for safety.

English Revised Version
Every word of God is tried: he is a shield unto them that trust in him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Every word of God has proven to be true. He is a shield to those who come to him for protection.

Good News Translation
"God keeps every promise he makes. He is like a shield for all who seek his protection.

International Standard Version
Everything God says is pure; he is a shield for those who take refuge in him.

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

NET Bible
Every word of God is purified; he is like a shield for those who take refuge in him.

New Heart English Bible
"Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

Webster's Bible Translation
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield to 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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Every saying of God [is] tried, "" He [is] a shield to those trusting in Him.

Young's Literal Translation
Every saying of God is tried, A shield He is to those trusting in Him.

Smith's Literal Translation
All the word of God is purified: he a shield to those trusting in him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Every word of God is fire tried: he is a buckler to them that hope in him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Every word of God is fire-tested. He is a bronze shield to those who hope in him.

New American Bible
Every word of God is tested; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

New Revised Standard Version
Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Every word of God is pure; he is a shield to those who put their trust in him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
All the words of God are chosen and he helps those that trust upon him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Every word of God is tried; He is a shield unto them that take refuge in Him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For all the words of God are tried in the fire, and he defends those that reverence him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Words of Agur
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! 5Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. 6Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar.…

Cross References
Psalm 12:6
The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.

Psalm 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.

2 Samuel 22:31
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 119:140
Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.

John 17:17
Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Isaiah 40:8
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”

Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

Psalm 19:7-9
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. / The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.

1 Peter 1:25
but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.

Numbers 23:19
God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

Psalm 33:4
For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His work is trustworthy.

Psalm 119:160
The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.


Treasury of Scripture

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

word

Psalm 12:6
The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.

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

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

pure

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

Psalm 84:11
For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

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

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Proverbs 30
1. Agur's confession of his faith
7. The two points of his prayer
10. The meanest are not to be wronged
11. Four wicked generations
15. Four things insatiable
24. four things exceeding wise
29. Four things stately
32. Wrath is to be prevented














Every word of God
The phrase "Every word of God" emphasizes the completeness and perfection of divine revelation. In Hebrew, the term for "word" is "דָּבָר" (dabar), which signifies not just spoken words but also commands, promises, and decrees. This highlights the authority and reliability of Scripture. Historically, the Jewish tradition has held the Torah in the highest regard, viewing it as the direct communication from God to humanity. This reverence for God's word is echoed throughout the Bible, underscoring its role as the ultimate guide for faith and practice.

is flawless
The Hebrew word for "flawless" is "צָרוּף" (tsaruf), which means refined or pure, like metal that has been purified by fire. This imagery suggests that God's words are free from error or imperfection, having been tested and proven true. In a historical context, the process of refining metals was well understood in ancient times, symbolizing the removal of impurities. This metaphor assures believers of the trustworthiness and purity of God's promises and instructions.

He is a shield
The metaphor of God as a "shield" is a powerful image of protection and defense. In Hebrew, the word "מָגֵן" (magen) refers to a small, portable shield used in battle. This conveys the idea of God as a personal protector who is always present and ready to defend those who trust in Him. Throughout the Old Testament, God is frequently depicted as a warrior and protector of His people, providing safety and security in times of trouble.

to those who take refuge in Him
The phrase "take refuge" comes from the Hebrew "חָסָה" (chasah), meaning to seek shelter or protection. This implies an active choice to trust and rely on God amidst life's challenges. Historically, cities of refuge in ancient Israel provided safety for those in danger, symbolizing God's role as a sanctuary for His people. Scripturally, this concept is echoed in the Psalms and other wisdom literature, encouraging believers to seek God's presence as a place of safety and peace.

(5) Every word of God is pure.--Comp. Psalms 19, where first (Proverbs 30:1-6) the glories of God as revealed in nature are described, and then (Proverbs 30:7 sqq.) the excellence of the revelation of Himself in His word is extolled. Every word of God is "pure," i.e., tested and proved in the furnace of experience; e.g., His promise to be a "shield" (Genesis 15:1) to those that trust in Him. (Comp. Psalm 18:30.)

Verse 5. - Every word of God is pure. "Word" is here imrah, which does not occur elsewhere in our book, which is the case also with Eloah, the term used for "God." Every declaration of God in the inspired record, the Torah, is pure, as if refined in the fire (Psalm 18:30). Vulgate, Omnis sermo Dei est ignitus; Septuagint, "All the words of God are tried in the fire (πεπυρωμένοι)." God's words are true, sincere, with no mixture of error, certain of accomplishment (comp. Psalm 12:6; Psalm 119:140). He is a shield. He is perfect protection to all those who, relying on the word of revelation, fly to him for refuge (see on Proverbs 2:7). The knowledge of God is obtained in two ways - by his revelation in his Word, and by the experience of those who trust in him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Every
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

word
אִמְרַ֣ת (’im·raṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 565: Utterance, speech, word

of God
אֱל֣וֹהַּ (’ĕ·lō·w·ah)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 433: God -- a deity, the Deity

is pure;
צְרוּפָ֑ה (ṣə·rū·p̄āh)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular
Strong's 6884: To smelt, refine, test

He
ה֝֗וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

is a shield
מָגֵ֥ן (mā·ḡên)
Noun - common singular
Strong's 4043: A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile

to those who take refuge
לַֽחֹסִ֥ים (la·ḥō·sîm)
Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 2620: To flee for, protection, to confide in

in Him.
בּֽוֹ׃ (bōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew


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