Proverbs 18:10
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18:10The name of the Lord32 is like33 a strong tower;34
the righteous person runs35 to it and is set safely on high.36
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- 32 The “name of the Lord” is a metonymy of subject. The “name” here signifies not the personal name “Yahweh,” for that would be redundant in the expression “the name of Yahweh,” but the attributes of the Lord (cf. Exod 34:5–7)—here his power to protect.
- 33 The comparative “like” does not appear in the Hebrew text, but is implied by the metaphor; it is supplied for the sake of clarity.
- 34 Heb “a tower of strength,” with “strength” regarded as attributive by most English versions. The metaphor “strong tower” indicates that God is a secure refuge. The figure is qualified in the second colon.
- 35 The metaphor of “running” to the Lord refers to a whole-hearted and unwavering trust in God’s protection (e.g., Isa 40:31).
- 36 Heb “is high” or “is inaccessible.” This military-type expression stresses the effect of the trust—security, being out of danger (see שׂגב). Other scriptures will supply the ways that God actually protects people who trust him.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
The name of the Lord is a fortified tower;
the righteous run to it and are safe.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous run to it and are protected.
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NLTNew Living Translation
The name of the Lord is a strong fortress;
the godly run to him and are safe.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
A tower of strength is the name of Yahweh;
into him the righteous will run and be safe.
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KJV 1900King James Version
The name of the Lord is a strong tower:
The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
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