Proverbs 30:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Every word of God is pure and without error: he protects those who put their trust in him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse teaches that God's words are completely trustworthy and that God acts as a shield protecting those who rely on him.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from the sayings of Agur, a wisdom teacher mentioned only in Proverbs 30. During ancient times, shields were essential protection in battle, so calling God a 'shield' would have been a powerful image of safety and defense. The emphasis on God's words being 'pure' reflects the ancient understanding that divine revelation was completely reliable, unlike human wisdom which could be flawed.

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