KJV ORIGINAL
He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He stores up true wisdom for those who do what's right, and He protects those who live with integrity like a shield.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that He keeps real wisdom safe for good people and acts like protective armor for those who live honest, upright lives.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from King Solomon's teachings about wisdom, written around 950 BC during Israel's golden age. In ancient times, a buckler was a small, round shield that soldiers held to protect themselves in battle, making it a powerful image of God's protection that everyone would understand.
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