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The Words of Agur

Proverbs 30:5

In 10 translations

BSB
Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
KJV
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.pure: Heb. purified
WEB
“Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
ASV
Every word of God is tried: He is a shield unto them that take refuge in him.
LSV
Every saying of God [is] tried, || He [is] a shield to those trusting in Him.
YLT
Every saying of God [is] tried, A shield He [is] to those trusting in Him.
DBY
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.Eloah
DRC
Every word of God is fire tried: he is a buckler to them that hope in him.
GNV
Euery worde of God is pure: he is a shield to those, that trust in him.
JPS
Every word of God is tried; He is a shield unto them that take refuge in Him.

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כָּל־אִמְרַ֣ת אֱל֣וֹהַּ צְרוּפָ֑ה מָגֵ֥ן ה֝֗וּא לַֽחֹסִ֥ים בּֽוֹ׃

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  • Psalms 18:30As 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 12:6The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.
  • James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
  • Psalms 3:3But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.
  • 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.
  • Psalms 119:140Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.
  • Genesis 15:1After 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 91:2I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
  • Romans 7:12So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.
  • 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.
  • Psalms 19:8The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
  • Psalms 115:9–11O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.

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