Which other scriptures affirm God's word as "flawless" and a "shield"? The Anchor Verse 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.” Scriptures Echoing “Flawless” • 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.” • Proverbs 30:5—“Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.” • Psalm 12:6—“The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.” • Psalm 119:140—“Your word is most pure; therefore Your servant loves it.” • Psalm 19:7-9—“The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul… the judgments of the LORD are true and altogether righteous.” Scriptures Proclaiming “Shield” • Genesis 15:1—“Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” • Deuteronomy 33:29—“He is your shield and helper and your glorious sword.” • Psalm 3:3—“But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.” • Psalm 28:7—“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped.” • Psalm 33:20—“Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.” • Psalm 84:11—“For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD gives grace and glory.” • Psalm 119:114—“You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.” • Ephesians 6:16—“Take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” Verses Where Both Truths Meet • 2 Samuel 22:31 (quoted above) • Psalm 18:30 (anchor verse) • Proverbs 30:5 (quoted above) Living Out the Truth Today • Trust the flawless word—build beliefs and decisions on Scripture’s inerrant foundation. • Take refuge behind the shield—run to the Lord in prayer and faith when pressures mount. • Combine the two—let confidence in God’s perfect word fuel bold reliance on His protecting character. Quick Recap Scripture repeatedly declares God’s word “flawless,” and repeatedly calls Him our “shield.” Three key passages (Psalm 18:30; 2 Samuel 22:31; Proverbs 30:5) tie both themes together, while many others reinforce each truth separately. Together they assure us that every promise stands firm and every believer is safely guarded. |
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