Pro 30:5-6 | KJV | STEP | Every word of God is pure : he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

b Ps 12:6; 18:30

d Ps 3:3; 84:11; Prov 2:7

h Deut 4:2; 12:32; Rev 22:18

Prov 30: 5

(KJV)

Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. ^{▼▼ pure: Heb. purified}

(NASB2020)

Every ^bword of God is ^{▼▼Lit refined}pure;
He is a ^dshield to those who take refuge in Him.

(NET2full)

Every word of God is purified; ^{▼▼sn The text here uses an implied comparison (a figure of speech known as hypocatastasis): It compares the perfection of every word from God with some precious metal that has been refined and purified (e.g., Ps 12:6). The point is that God’s word is trustworthy; it has no defects and flaws, nothing false or misleading. The second half of the verse explains the significance of this point—it is safe to trust the Lord.}
he is like ^{▼▼tn The comparative “like” does not appear in the Hebrew text, but is implied by the metaphor; it is supplied in the translation for the sake of clarity.} a shield for those who take refuge in him. ^{▼▼sn The line uses two more figures of speech to declare that God can be trusted for security and salvation. “Shield” is a simple metaphor—God protects. “Take refuge” is another implied comparison (hypocatastasis)—God provides spiritual rest and security for those who put their trust in him.}

Prov 30: 6

(KJV)

Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

(NASB2020)

^hDo not add to His words
Or He will rebuke you, and you will be proved a liar.

(NET2full)

Do not add to his words,
lest he reprove you and prove you to be a liar. ^{▼▼tn The form of the verb is a Niphal perfect tense with a vav consecutive from the root כָּזַב (kazav, “to lie”). In this stem it has the ideas of “been made deceptive,” or “shown to be false” or “proved to be a liar.” One who adds to or changes the word of the Lord will be seen as a liar.}