Proverbs 2:7

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Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

“He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity;”

— WEB

“He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.”

— KJV

“He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; [He is] a shield to them that walk in integrity;”

— ASV

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James 3:15-17 "This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and demonic."
Proverbs 30:5 "“Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him."
Psalms 84:11 "For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield. Yahweh will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly."
1 Corinthians 3:18-19 "Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise."
1 Corinthians 1:19 "For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, I will bring the discernment of the discerning to nothing.”Isaiah 29:14"
2 Timothy 3:15-17 "From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus."
1 Corinthians 1:30 "Because of him, you are in Christ Jesus, who was made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:"
Proverbs 28:18 "Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly."

Commentary

sound wisdom--literally, "substance," opposed to what is fictitious. According to the context, this may be assistance, as here corresponding with buckler--or safety, or wisdom, which procures it (compare Pro 3:21; Pro 8:14; Pro 18:1; Job 6:13; Job 12:13). layeth up--provides, ever ready.

— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (public domain)

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