King James Version
Proverbs 2:7 in the King James Version says “He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.”
Proverbs 2:7 · KJV
Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“He layeth up”
H6845to hide (by covering over); by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically (favorably) to protect, (unfavorably) to lurk
“sound wisdom”
H8454support or (by implication) ability, i.e., (direct) help, (in purpose) an undertaking, (intellectual) understanding
“he is a buckler”
H4043a shield (i.e., the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile
“to them that walk”
H1980to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
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