Proverbs
“He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.”
Proverbs 2:7
Proverbs 2:7 (KJV) speaks to wisdom, God's protection, and integrity — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
Psalms 32:7“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalms 46:1“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31“The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.”
Psalms 34:7“Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.”
Psalms 91:3
Common questions
What does Proverbs 2:7 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 2:7 reads: "He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly." The verse speaks to wisdom, God's protection, and integrity. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 2 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 2:7 in the King James Version?
Yes. "He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly." is Proverbs 2:7 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 2.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 2:7?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 2:7 include Proverbs 18:10, Psalms 32:7, and Psalms 46:1. Reading them alongside Proverbs 2:7 deepens the theme of wisdom.
How can I pray with Proverbs 2:7?
Read Proverbs 2:7 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.