Proverbs 30:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 30:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 30:5 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. pure: Heb. purified" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 30:5 — KJV
“Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. pure: Heb. purified”
— Proverbs 30:5 (KJV)
Proverbs 30:5 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 30:5
“And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. every...: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires continually: Heb. every day”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:5: every, word, god
“And he said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Put every man his sword by his side, and go in and out from gate to gate throughout the camp, and slay every man his brother, and every man his companion, and every man his neighbour.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:5: every, word, god
“And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them the LORD thy God hath chosen to minister unto him, and to bless in the name of the LORD; and by their word shall every controversy and every stroke be tried: word: Heb. mouth”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:5: every, word, god
“And I sent them with commandment unto Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia, and I told them what they should say unto Iddo, and to his brethren the Nethinims, at the place Casiphia, that they should bring unto us ministers for the house of our God. I told...: Heb. I put words in their mouth”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:5: word, god, put
“[Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite.] O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: words: or, business”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:5: word, god, put
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