Devine Scripture

Proverbs 18:10

Proverbs chapter 18 · verse 10 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

Context

v.9He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.

v.10This passage

v.11The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Jeremiah 23:6

    In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely; and this is his name whereby he shall be called: Jehovah our righteousness.

  • 1 Samuel 30:6

    And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David strengthened himself in Jehovah his God.

  • Genesis 32:11

    Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he come and smite me, the mother with the children.

  • Psalms 91:14

    Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

  • 2 Samuel 22:3

    God, my rock, in him will I take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge; My saviour, thou savest me from violence.

  • Genesis 32:28

    And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for thou hast striven with God and with men, and hast prevailed.