Every word of God is purified; ¹  he is like ²  a shield for those who take refuge in him. ³ 

biblegateway Pro 30:5

Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

"Every word of God has proven to be true. He is a shield to those who come to him for protection.

biblegateway Pro 30:5

"Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

bibleoremus Pro 30:5

Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

God's every promise has stood the test: he is a shield to all who take refuge in him.

biblegateway Pro 30:5

Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.

Every word of God [is] pure: he [is] a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

biblegateway Pro 30:5

Every word of God is purified; ¹  he is like ²  a shield for those who take refuge in him. ³ 

¹ 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.

² 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.

³ 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.