Proverbs 30:5–6
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30:5Every word of God is purified;16
he is like17 a shield for those who take refuge in him.18
30:6Do not add to his words,
lest he reprove you, and prove you to be a liar.19
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- 16 The text here uses an implied comparison (a figure of speech known as hypocatastasis): It compares the perfection of every word from God with some precious metal that has been refined and purified (e.g., Ps 12:6). The point is that God’s word is trustworthy; it has no defects and flaws, nothing false or misleading. The second half of the verse explains the significance of this point—it is safe to trust the Lord.
- 17 The comparative “like” does not appear in the Hebrew text, but is implied by the metaphor; it is supplied in the translation for the sake of clarity.
- 18 The line uses two more figures of speech to declare that God can be trusted for security and salvation. “Shield” is a simple metaphor—God protects. “Take refuge” is another implied comparison (hypocatastasis)—God provides spiritual rest and security for those who put their trust in him.
- 19 The form of the verb is a Niphal perfect tense with a vav consecutive from the root כָּזַב (kazav, “to lie”). In this stem it has the ideas of “been made deceptive,” or “shown to be false” or “proved to be a liar.” One who adds to or changes the word of the Lord will be seen as a liar.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Every word of God proves true;
he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Do not add to his words,
lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.
Copyright 2001 Crossway Bibles
NIVNew International Version (2011)
“Every word of God is flawless;
he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Do not add to his words,
or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
Every word of God is pure;
he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Don’t add to his words,
or he will rebuke you, and you will be proved a liar.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Every word of God proves true.
He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
Do not add to his words,
or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Every word of God is flawless;
he is a shield for him who takes refuge in him.
Do not add to his words
lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
Every word of God is pure:
He is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
Add thou not unto his words,
Lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
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