Proverbs 2:7

In 11 translations

BSB

He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

Even to lay up substance for the upright, || A shield for those walking uprightly.

YLT

Even to lay up for the upright substance, A shield for those walking uprightly.

DBY

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

DRC

He will keep the salvation of the righteous, and protect them that walk in simplicity.

GNV

He preserueth the state of the righteous: he is a shielde to them that walke vprightly,

JPS

He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright, He is a shield to them that walk in integrity;

LXXE

and he treasures up salvation for them that walk uprightly: he will protect their way;

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Hebrew has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

WLC

וצפן לַ֭יְשָׁרִים תּוּשִׁיָּ֑ה מָ֝גֵ֗ן לְהֹ֣לְכֵי תֹֽם׃Read aloud as (qere): יִצְפֹּ֣ן

LXX-Br

Καὶ θησαυρίζει τοῖς κατορθοῦσι σωτηρίαν, ὑπερασπιεῖ τὴν πορείαν αὐτῶν,

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• James 3:15–17Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom from above is first of all pure,…
• Proverbs 30:5Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
• Psalms 84:11For 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.
• 1 Corinthians 3:18–19Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches…
• 2 Timothy 3:15–17From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction,…
• 1 Corinthians 1:19For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”
• 1 Corinthians 1:30It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
• Proverbs 28:18He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
• Psalms 144:2He 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.
• Colossians 2:3in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
• 1 Corinthians 2:6–7Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined…
• Proverbs 14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
• Proverbs 8:14Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.
• 1 Corinthians 1:24but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
• Job 28:8Proud beasts have never trodden it; no lion has ever prowled over it.

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