Proverbs 2:7
What does Proverbs 2:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 2:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; He isa shield to them that walk in integrity;
KJV
King James Version · 1611He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; He isa shield to them that walk in integrity;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He has salvation stored up for the upright, he is a breastplate to those in whom there is no evil;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Even to lay up for the upright substance, A shield for those walking uprightly.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He wilt keep the salvation of the righteous, and protect them that walk in simplicity,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; [he] is a shield to them that walk in integrity;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Corinthians 2:6
We speak wisdom, however, among them that are fullgrown: yet a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nought:
- Psalms 144:2
My lovingkindness, and my fortress, My high tower, and my deliverer; My shield, and he in whom I take refuge; Who subdueth my people under me.
- James 3:15
This wisdom is not a wisdom that cometh down from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
- Proverbs 8:14
Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.
- 2 Timothy 3:15
and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
- Colossians 2:3
in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden.
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