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Proverbs 30:5

Proverbs 30:5 is verse 5 of Proverbs chapter 30, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

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

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King James Version

Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto 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.

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Proverbs 30:3–7 · Berean Standard Bible

3 I have not learned wisdom, and I have no knowledge of the Holy One.

4 Who 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!

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

6 Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar.

7 Two things I ask of You— do not refuse me before I die:

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Psalms 12:6

The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.

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 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.

Psalms 119:140

Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.

Romans 7:12

So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.

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.

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 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 91:2

I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Psalms 115:9

O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.

Psalms 115:10

O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.

Psalms 115:11

You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.

Psalms 144:2

He 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.

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