Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

Every word of God is tested;
He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

King James Version

Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Holman Bible

Every word of God is pure;
He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

International Standard Version

Everything God says is pure; he is a shield for those who take refuge in him.

A Conservative Version

Every word of God is tried. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

American Standard Version

Every word of God is tried: He is a shield unto them that take refuge in him.

Amplified


Every word of God is tested and refined [like silver];
He is a shield to those who trust and take refuge in Him.

Bible in Basic English

Every word of God is tested: he is a breastplate to those who put their faith in him.

Darby Translation

Every word of +God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Julia Smith Translation

All the word of God is purified: he a shield to those trusting in him.

King James 2000

Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Every word of God [is] flawless; he [is] a shield for him who takes refuge in him.

Modern King James verseion

Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

All the words of God are pure and clean, for he is a shield unto all them that put their trust in him.

NET Bible

Every word of God is purified; he is like a shield for those who take refuge in him.

New Heart English Bible

"Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

The Emphasized Bible

Every saying of God is refined, A shield, is, he, to them who seek refuge in him.

Webster

Every word of God is pure: he is a shield to them that put their trust in him.

World English Bible

"Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

Youngs Literal Translation

Every saying of God is tried, A shield He is to those trusting in Him.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
אמרה אמרה 
'imrah 
Usage: 37

of God
אלהּ אלוהּ 
'elowahh 
God, god
Usage: 57

is pure
צרף 
Tsaraph 
Usage: 33

he is a shield
מגנּה מגן 
Magen 
Usage: 63

חסה 
Chacah 
to trust, to make a refuge, have hope
Usage: 37

References

Easton

Hastings

Context Readings

The Oracle Of Agur

4 Who ascended up into heaven, or descended? Who gathered the wind in his hands? Who bound the waters in a garment? Who established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if you can tell me? 5 Every word of God is tested;
He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
6 Do not add to his words of he will reprove you. You will be found to be a liar.


Cross References

Psalm 12:6

The words of Jehovah are pure, like silver refined in a furnace on the earth and purified seven times.

Psalm 18:30

God's way is perfect! The word of Jehovah has proven to be true. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.

Psalm 84:11

For Jehovah God is a sun and shield. Jehovah will give favor and honor. He will not withhold blessing from those who walk faithfully in truth.

Genesis 15:1

The word of Jehovah came to Abram in a vision: Do not be afraid, Abram; I am your shield. Your reward shall be very great.

Psalm 3:3

You, O Jehovah, are a protective shield over me. You are my glory. You hold my head high.

Psalm 19:8

The statutes of Jehovah are correct. They make the heart rejoice. The commandments of Jehovah are radiant. They make the eyes shine.

Psalm 91:2

I will say to Jehovah: You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.

Psalm 115:9-11

O Israel, trust Jehovah. He is your helper and your shield.

Psalm 119:140

Your word is very pure. Your servant loves it.

Psalm 144:2

My loving kindness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; and my shield in whom I trust; who subdues my people under me.

Romans 7:12

The law is holy, and the commandment holy, and righteous, and good.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable (yielding), full of mercy and good fruits, without discord (partiality), without hypocrisy.

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