Proverbs 2:7
King James Version (KJV)
He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
In context
5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
8 He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.
Proverbs 2:7 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
- WEB World English Bible
- He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,
- ASV American Standard Version
- He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to them that walk in integrity;
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Even to lay up for the upright substance, A shield for those walking uprightly.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; [he] is a shield to them that walk in integrity;
- WBS Webster Bible
- He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.