Proverbs
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10
Proverbs 18:10 (KJV) speaks to refuge in God, God's protection, and safety — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.”
Psalms 121:5“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
Psalms 32:7“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”
Psalms 91:4“The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”
Psalms 18:2“The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.”
Deuteronomy 33:27“As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.”
Psalms 125:2
Common questions
What does Proverbs 18:10 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 18:10 reads: "The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe." The verse speaks to refuge in God, God's protection, and safety. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 18 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 18:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe." is Proverbs 18:10 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 18.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 18:10?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 18:10 include Psalms 121:5, Psalms 32:7, and Psalms 91:4. Reading them alongside Proverbs 18:10 deepens the theme of refuge in God.
How can I pray with Proverbs 18:10?
Read Proverbs 18:10 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.