Proverbs 2:7
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.”Proverbs 2:7
What Does Proverbs 2:7 Mean?
Proverbs 2:7 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 2, verse 7 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 2:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Timothy 1:7“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”Psalms 84:11“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.”James 3:15“This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.”Psalms 18:2“The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”Proverbs 30:5“Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.”Psalms 15:2“He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.”1 Corinthians 3:18“Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.”1 Corinthians 1:19“For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.”2 Timothy 3:15“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”1 Corinthians 1:30“But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:”Proverbs 28:18“Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.”Psalms 144:2“My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.”Proverbs 14:8“The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.”Ecclesiastes 7:12“For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.”1 Corinthians 2:6“Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:”Colossians 2:3“In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”Proverbs 8:14“Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.”1 Corinthians 1:24“But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.”Galatians 2:14“But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?”Proverbs 3:21“My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:”
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