Proverbs 30:5 bbe — Every word of God is tested: he is a breastplate to those who put their faith in him.

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

— Proverbs 30:5, Bible in Basic English

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“Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.”
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Proverbs 30 — Context

For I am more like a beast than any man, I have no power of reasoning like a man:

I have not got wisdom by teaching, so that I might have the knowledge of the Holy One.

Who has gone up to heaven and come down? who has taken the winds in his hands, prisoning the waters in his robe? by whom have all the ends of the earth been fixed? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if you are able to say?

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

Make no addition to his words, or he will make clear your error, and you will be seen to be false.

I have made request to you for two things; do not keep them from me before my death:

Put far from me all false and foolish things: do not give me great wealth or let me be in need, but give me only enough food:

Proverbs 30:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 30:5 say?

Proverbs 30:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Every word of God is tested: he is a breastplate to those who put their faith in him.”

Where is Proverbs 30:5 in the Bible?

Proverbs 30:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 30, verse 5.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 30:5.

What translation should I read Proverbs 30:5 in?

Proverbs 30:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 30:5?

Proverbs 30:5 reads (BBE): “Every word of God is tested: he is a breastplate to those who put their faith in him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 30:5 bbe — Every word of God is tested: he is a breastplate to those who put their faith in him.

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