Proverbs
“Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.”
Proverbs 30:5
Proverbs 30:5 (KJV) speaks to scripture, God's protection, and trust — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.”
Psalms 18:30“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“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“Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.”
Psalms 59:9“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”
Nahum 1:7
Common questions
What does Proverbs 30:5 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 30:5 reads: "Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him." The verse speaks to scripture, God's protection, and trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 30 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 30:5 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him." is Proverbs 30:5 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 30.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 30:5?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 30:5 include Psalms 18:30, Proverbs 18:10, and Psalms 91:4. Reading them alongside Proverbs 30:5 deepens the theme of scripture.
How can I pray with Proverbs 30:5?
Read Proverbs 30:5 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.