above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.
After these things the word of the LORD came to Avram in a vision, saying, *Don't be afraid, Avram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.*
You have also given me the shield of your yeshu`ah. Your gentleness has made me great.
Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
He has also prepared for himself the instruments of death. He makes ready his flaming arrows.
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.
But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes' and your 'No' be 'No.' Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.
Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.
Don't quench the Spirit.
But let us, since we belong to the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and, for a helmet, the hope of salvation.