Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 2:7 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Proverbs 2:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 2 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.”
Proverbs 2:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 2:7
God's provision for the righteous: 'He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.' God actively stores ('layeth up') wisdom for His people like treasure reserved for heirs. 'Sound wisdom' (Hebrew: tushiyyah, abiding success, practical wisdom) represents effective knowledge for life. The buckler (shield) imagery shows God's protective function—He guards those walking uprightly. This demonstrates covenant faithfulness: God equips and protects His people. Justification (declared righteous) leads to sanctification (walking uprightly) with divine provisio...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 2:7
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“but is earthly”
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”
“let him become a fool”
“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, I will bring the discernment of the discerning to nothing.{Isaiah 29:14}”
“you have known the sacred writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith”
“you are in Christ Jesus”
“Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.”
“however”
“but the folly of fools is deceit.”