Proverbs 30:5 net — Every word of God is purified; he is like a shield for those who take refuge in him.

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

— Proverbs 30:5, NET Bible

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Proverbs 30 — Context

2

Surely I am more brutish than any other human being, and I do not have human understanding;

3

I have not learned wisdom, nor can I have knowledge of the Holy One.

4

Who has ascended into heaven, and then descended? Who has gathered up the winds in his fists? Who has bound up the waters in his cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son’s name? Surely you can know!

5

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

6

Do not add to his words, lest he reprove you, and prove you to be a liar.

7

Two things I have asked from you; do not refuse me before I die:

8

Remove falsehood and lies far from me; do not give me poverty or riches, feed me with my allotted portion of bread,

Proverbs 30:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 30:5 say?
Proverbs 30:5 in the NET Bible reads: “Every word of God is purified; he is like a shield for those who take refuge 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 (NET): “Every word of God is purified; he is like a shield for those who take refuge 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.
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