Proverbs 2:7

New International Reader's Version

He stores up success for honest people. He is like a shield to those who live without blame.

Cross References

Job 28:8

Proud animals don’t walk on it. Lions don’t prowl there.

Psalm 144:2

He is my loving God and is like a fort to me. He is my place of safety and the God who saves me. He is like a shield that keeps me safe. He brings nations under my control.

Psalm 3:4

I call out to the Lord. He answers me from his holy mountain.

Psalm 84:11

The Lord God is like the sun that gives us light. He is like a shield that keeps us safe. The Lord blesses us with favor and honor. He doesn’t hold back anything good from those whose lives are without blame.

Proverbs 14:8

People are wise and understanding when they think about the way they live. But people are foolish when their foolish ways trick them.

Proverbs 28:18

Anyone who lives without blame is kept safe. But anyone whose path is crooked will fall into the pit.

Proverbs 30:5

“Every word of God is perfect. He is like a shield to those who trust in him. He keeps them safe.

Proverbs 8:14

I have good sense and give good advice. I have understanding and power.

1 Corinthians 1:19

It is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of those who are wise. I will do away with the cleverness of those who think they are so smart.” (Isaiah 29:14)

1 Corinthians 1:24

But there are those God has chosen, both Jews and Greeks. To them Christ is God’s power and God’s wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:30

Because of what God has done, you belong to Christ Jesus. He has become God’s wisdom for us. He makes us right with God. He makes us holy and sets us free.

Colossians 2:3

All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in him.