◄ Proverbs 18:10 ►
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New International Version
The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

New Living Translation
The name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.

English Standard Version
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.

Berean Standard Bible
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

King James Bible
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

New King James Version
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.

New American Standard Bible
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe.

NASB 1995
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe.

NASB 1977
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe.

Legacy Standard Bible
The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is set securely on high.

Amplified Bible
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs to it and is safe and set on high [far above evil].

Christian Standard Bible
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.

American Standard Version
The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD is a mighty tower where his people can run for safety--

English Revised Version
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The name of the LORD is a strong tower. A righteous person runs to it and is safe.

Good News Translation
The LORD is like a strong tower, where the righteous can go and be safe.

International Standard Version
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; a righteous person rushes to it and is lifted up above the danger.

Majority Standard Bible
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

NET Bible
The name of the LORD is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.

New Heart English Bible
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe.

Webster's Bible Translation
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

World English Bible
Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The Name of YHWH [is] a tower of strength, "" The righteous runs into it, and is set on high.

Young's Literal Translation
A tower of strength is the name of Jehovah, Into it the righteous runneth, and is set on high.

Smith's Literal Translation
The name of Jehovah a tower of strength: into it the just one shall run and be exalted.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the just runneth to it, and shall be exalted.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The name of the Lord is very strong tower. The just one rushes to it, and he shall be exalted.

New American Bible
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the just run to it and are safe.

New Revised Standard Version
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous and the mighty run into it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The name of LORD JEHOVAH is a strong tower; the righteous will run to it and be strengthened.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: The righteous runneth into it, and is set up on high.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The name of the Lord is of great strength; and the righteous running to it are exalted.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Selfishness of the Unfriendly
…9Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys. 10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. 11A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.…
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Cross References
Psalm 61:3
For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.

Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Psalm 91:2
I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

Psalm 144:2
He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.

Psalm 20:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

Psalm 27:1
Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?

Psalm 59:16
But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 62:7-8
My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God. / Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah

Isaiah 26:4
Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.

Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

Nahum 1:7
The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.

Joel 3:16
The LORD will roar from Zion and raise His voice from Jerusalem; heaven and earth will tremble. But the LORD will be a refuge for His people, a stronghold for the people of Israel.

2 Samuel 22:3
My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.

Exodus 15:2
The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.


Treasury of Scripture

The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runs into it, and is safe.

name

Genesis 17:1
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.

Exodus 3:13-15
And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them? …

Exodus 6:3
And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them.

a strong

2 Samuel 22:3,51
The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence…

Psalm 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.

Psalm 27:1
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

the righteous

Genesis 32:11,28,29
Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he will come and smite me, and the mother with the children…

2 Samuel 22:45-47
Strangers shall submit themselves unto me: as soon as they hear, they shall be obedient unto me…

Psalm 56:3,4
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee…

safe or set aloft

Psalm 91:14
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

Habakkuk 3:19
The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.

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Berean Study Bible
The name of the LORD
In Hebrew, the word for "name" is "shem," which signifies more than just a label; it encompasses the character, reputation, and authority of a person. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a name was deeply tied to one's identity and essence. The "name of the LORD" refers to God's revealed character and His covenantal faithfulness. The use of "LORD" in all caps indicates the divine name YHWH, the personal name of God revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14. This name signifies God's eternal existence and His unchanging nature. For the believer, invoking the name of the LORD is to call upon His power, presence, and promises.

is a strong tower
The imagery of a "strong tower" evokes a sense of security and refuge. In ancient times, cities were often fortified with towers that served as lookout points and places of defense against enemies. The Hebrew word for "strong" is "oz," which conveys strength, might, and power. A "tower" (Hebrew: "migdal") was a place of safety, elevated above the chaos and danger below. This metaphor illustrates that God's name is not just a passive label but an active source of protection and strength for those who trust in Him.

the righteous
The term "righteous" (Hebrew: "tsaddiq") refers to those who are in right standing with God, living in accordance with His laws and principles. In the context of Proverbs, the righteous are those who seek wisdom and live by God's standards. This righteousness is not self-derived but is a result of a relationship with God, who imparts His righteousness to those who believe. The righteous are characterized by their trust in God and their commitment to His ways.

run to it
The action of "running" implies urgency and intentionality. In Hebrew, the word "run" (Hebrew: "rus") suggests a swift movement towards a goal or destination. This phrase indicates that the righteous actively seek refuge in God, recognizing their need for His protection and strength. It is a deliberate choice to turn to God in times of trouble, rather than relying on one's own strength or understanding.

and are safe
The Hebrew word for "safe" is "sagab," which means to be set on high, inaccessible, or exalted. This conveys the idea of being lifted above danger and placed in a secure position. The safety described here is not merely physical but encompasses spiritual and emotional security as well. It reflects the peace and assurance that come from trusting in God's protection and provision. For the believer, safety is found in the presence of God, where no harm can ultimately prevail.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers
(10) The name of the Lord is a strong tower.--The "name of the Lord" signifies the titles by which He has made Himself known, descriptive of His attributes, as "merciful, gracious, longsuffering, abundant in goodness and truth," &c. (Exodus 34:5; Exodus 34:7); the righteous takes refuge in these, and finds himself in safety, lifted above the trouble which seemed ready to overwhelm him. The rich man's "strong city" and "high wall" are such only in "his own conceit," and fail him in the time of need. (Comp. Proverbs 23:5.)

Pulpit Commentary
Verse 10. - The Name of the Lord is a strong tower. The Name of the Lord signifies all that God is in himself - his attributes, his love, mercy, power, knowledge; which allow man to regard him as a sure Refuge. "Thou hast been a Shelter for me," says the psalmist (Psalm 61:3), "and a strong Tower from the enemy." The words bring before us a picture of a capitol, or central fortress, in which, at times of danger, the surrounding population could take refuge. Into this Name we Christians are baptized; and trusting in it, and doing the duties to which our profession calls, with faith and prayer, we are safe in the storms of life and the attacks of spiritual enemies. The righteous runneth into it (the tower), and is safe; literally, is set on high; exaltabitur, Vulgate; he reaches a position where he in set above the trouble or the danger that besets him. Thus St. Peter, speaking of Christ, exclaims (Acts 4:12), "Neither is there salvation in any other; for there is none other Name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." "Prayer," says Tertullian ('De Orat.,' 29), "is the wall of faith, our arms and weapons against man who is always watching us. Therefore let us never go unarmed, night or day. Under the arms of prayer let us guard the standard of our Leader; let us wait for the angel's trumpet, praying." Septuagint, "From the greatness of his might is the Name of the Lord; and running unto it the righteous are exalted."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The name
שֵׁ֣ם (šêm)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034: A name

of the LORD
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

is a strong
עֹ֭ז (‘ōz)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5797: Strength, might

tower;
מִגְדַּל־ (miḡ·dal-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4026: A tower, a rostrum, a, bed of flowers

the righteous
צַדִּ֣יק (ṣad·dîq)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6662: Just, righteous

run to it
יָר֖וּץ (yā·rūṣ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7323: To run

and are safe.
וְנִשְׂגָּֽב׃ (wə·niś·gāḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7682: To be, lofty, inaccessible, safe, strong


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