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All the LORD’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />This God—his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>As for</i> God, his way <i>is</i> perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he <i>is</i> a buckler to all those that trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>As for</i> God, His way <i>is</i> perfect; The word of the LORD is proven; He <i>is</i> a shield to all who trust in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the LORD is refined; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the LORD is tried; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the LORD is tried; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />As for God, His way is blameless; The word of Yahweh is tried; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />As for God, His way is blameless. The word of the LORD is tested [it is perfect, it is faultless]; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God—his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God—His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Your way is perfect, LORD, and your word is correct. You are a shield for those who run to you for help. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried; he is a shield unto all them that trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />God's way is perfect! The promise of the LORD has proven to be true. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />This God--how perfect are his deeds! How dependable his words! He is like a shield for all who seek his protection. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As for God, his way is upright; the word of God is pure; he is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the LORD's promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter in him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />As for God, his way is perfect. The word of the LORD is pure. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />As for God, his way is perfect. Yahweh’s word is tried. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />God—perfect [is] His way, "" The saying of YHWH is tried, "" He [is] a shield to all those trusting in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> God! perfect is His way, The saying of Jehovah is tried, A shield is He to all those trusting in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />God, blameless his way: the saying of Jehovah being refined: a shield to all trusting in him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />As for my God, his way is undefiled: the words of the Lord are fire tried: he is the protector of all that trust in him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 17:31>As for my God, his way is undefiled. The eloquence of the Lord has been examined by fire. He is the protector of all who hope in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />God’s way is unerring; the LORD’s promise is refined; he is a shield for all who take refuge in him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />This God—his way is perfect; the promise of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all who take refuge in him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is pure: he is a help to all those that trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />God, whose way is perfect; the word of LORD JEHOVAH is proven, and he is a helper to all who trust upon him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the LORD is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br /><i>As for</i> my God, his way is perfect: the oracles of the Lord are tried in the fire; he is a protector of all them that hope in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/18-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=1703" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">The LORD is My Rock</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">29</span>For in You I can charge an army, and with my God I can scale a wall. <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: hā·’êl (Art:: N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">As for God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: dar·kōw (N-csc:: 3ms) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">His way</a> <a href="/hebrew/8549.htm" title="8549: tā·mîm (Adj-ms) -- Complete, sound. From tamam; entire; also integrity, truth.">is perfect;</a> <a href="/hebrew/565.htm" title="565: ’im·raṯ- (N-fsc) -- Utterance, speech, word. Or memrah; feminine of 'emer, and meaning the same.">the word</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6884.htm" title="6884: ṣə·rū·p̄āh (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-fs) -- To smelt, refine, test. A primitive root; to fuse, i.e. Refine.">is flawless.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/4043.htm" title="4043: mā·ḡên (N-cs) -- A shield. Also feminine mginnah; from ganan; a shield; figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile.">is a shield</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵōl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">to all</a> <a href="/hebrew/2620.htm" title="2620: ha·ḥō·sîm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To seek refuge. A primitive root; to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in.">who take refuge</a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">in Him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31</a></span><br />As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a></span><br />Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a></span><br />He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a></span><br />“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31-33</a></span><br />As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. / For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? / God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way clear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6</a></span><br />The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-140.htm">Psalm 119:140</a></span><br />Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7</a></span><br />The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a></span><br />For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-4.htm">Isaiah 26:4</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">1 Corinthians 1:9</a></span><br />God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a></span><br />For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a></span><br />Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.</p><p class="hdg">his way</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7</a></b></br> The law of the LORD <i>is</i> perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD <i>is</i> sure, making wise the simple.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-10.htm">Psalm 25:10</a></b></br> All the paths of the LORD <i>are</i> mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a></b></br> <i>He is</i> the Rock, his work <i>is</i> perfect: for all his ways <i>are</i> judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right <i>is</i> he.</p><p class="hdg">tried.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6</a></b></br> The words of the LORD <i>are</i> pure words: <i>as</i> silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-8.htm">Psalm 19:8-10</a></b></br> The statutes of the LORD <i>are</i> right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD <i>is</i> pure, enlightening the eyes… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-140.htm">Psalm 119:140</a></b></br> Thy word <i>is</i> very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.</p><p class="hdg">a buckler</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> 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, <i>and</i> my high tower.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/17-7.htm">Psalm 17:7</a></b></br> Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust <i>in thee</i> from those that rise up <i>against them</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11,12</a></b></br> For the LORD God <i>is</i> a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good <i>thing</i> will he withhold from them that walk uprightly… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/18-25.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Buckler</a> <a href="/job/28-27.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">Flawless</a> <a href="/psalms/16-6.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/18-25.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-30.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-31.htm">Proves</a> <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/psalms/17-3.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/psalms/17-3.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/psalms/15-2.htm">True.</a> <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/psalms/5-11.htm">Trusting</a> <a href="/psalms/18-29.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/17-4.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/psalms/18-35.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/psalms/35-2.htm">Buckler</a> <a href="/psalms/73-19.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Flawless</a> <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/psalms/77-8.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Proves</a> <a href="/psalms/25-20.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/psalms/18-35.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/psalms/26-2.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/psalms/66-10.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/psalms/19-9.htm">True.</a> <a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/psalms/21-7.htm">Trusting</a> <a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/19-2.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">David praises God for his manifold and marvelous blessings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the biblical context, this reflects the belief that God's actions and decisions are inherently just and righteous. The perfection of God's way is a recurring theme in Scripture, seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a>, which describes God as "a God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is He." This perfection is also a standard for believers, as Jesus calls His followers to be perfect as the Heavenly Father is perfect (<a href="/matthew/5-48.htm">Matthew 5:48</a>).<p><b>the word of the LORD is flawless.</b><br>The phrase underscores the purity and reliability of God's word. In the historical context, the word of the LORD often referred to the Law given to Moses, the prophetic messages, and the wisdom literature. The flawless nature of God's word is affirmed in <a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">Psalm 12:6</a>, which compares the words of the LORD to silver refined in a furnace, purified seven times. This purity signifies that God's promises and commands are trustworthy and true, serving as a foundation for faith and practice. The New Testament echoes this sentiment, with Jesus affirming that "Scripture cannot be broken" (<a href="/john/10-35.htm">John 10:35</a>).<p><b>He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.</b><br>This metaphor of God as a shield conveys protection and safety for those who trust in Him. In ancient times, a shield was a crucial part of a warrior's defense, symbolizing security and defense against attacks. The cultural context highlights the importance of seeking refuge in God amidst life's battles and uncertainties. This imagery is consistent throughout the Psalms, such as in <a href="/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3</a>, where God is described as a shield around the believer. The concept of God as a refuge is also seen in <a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a>, reinforcing the idea that those who rely on God will find safety and protection. This protective aspect of God is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who offers spiritual refuge and salvation to all who believe in Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">Psalm 18</a>, David is expressing his gratitude and praise to God for delivering him from his enemies and from the hand of Saul.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is described as perfect, flawless, and a protector.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_david.htm">Enemies of David</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of the psalm involves David's deliverance from his adversaries.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which David was king, often facing threats from surrounding nations.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, from whom David was delivered, as mentioned in the broader context of the psalm.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_perfection.htm">God's Perfection</a></b><br>God's ways are perfect, meaning they are complete and without flaw. Trusting in His plan brings peace and assurance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_flawlessness_of_god's_word.htm">The Flawlessness of God's Word</a></b><br>The Bible is reliable and true. Believers can depend on Scripture for guidance and wisdom in all areas of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_a_shield.htm">God as a Shield</a></b><br>God offers protection to those who seek refuge in Him. In times of trouble, turning to God provides safety and security.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_trust.htm">Faith and Trust</a></b><br>Taking refuge in God requires faith. Believers are called to trust in His promises and His character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_application.htm">Practical Application</a></b><br>Reflect on areas of life where you need to trust God's perfect way and seek His protection through prayer and Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_flawless.htm">Is God flawless?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_perfection.htm">What does the Bible say about perfection?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_a_deity_of_order.htm">Is God flawless?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_shield_of_faith_boost_defense.htm">How does Shield of Faith enhance a creature's defense?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) <span class= "bld">Tried.</span>--"Sterling gold," not dross. (Comp. <a href="/psalms/12-6.htm" title="The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.">Psalm 12:6</a>; and for "shield," <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm" title="For you, LORD, will bless the righteous; with favor will you compass him as with a shield.">Psalm 5:12</a>.) <a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm" title="Every word of God is pure: he is a shield to them that put their trust in him.">Proverbs 30:5</a> seems to be taken from this verse.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 30.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">As for God, his way is perfect</span> (comp. <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a>, "His work is perfect, for all his ways are judgment"). What God does, he does effectually; he does not have recourse to half-measures. <span class="cmt_word">The word of the Lord is tried</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the promises of God are sure, they have been tested, and tried as by fire, and will never fail. He is a Buckler to all those that trust in him (comp. ver. 2). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/18-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">[As for] God,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֵל֮</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His way</span><br /><span class="heb">דַּ֫רְכּ֥וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(dar·kōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is perfect;</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּמִ֪ים</span> <span class="translit">(tā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8549.htm">Strong's 8549: </a> </span><span class="str2">Entire, integrity, truth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the word</span><br /><span class="heb">אִמְרַֽת־</span> <span class="translit">(’im·raṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> </span><span class="str2">Utterance, speech, word</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is flawless.</span><br /><span class="heb">צְרוּפָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·rū·p̄āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6884.htm">Strong's 6884: </a> </span><span class="str2">To smelt, refine, test</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֝֗וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is a shield</span><br /><span class="heb">מָגֵ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ḡên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> </span><span class="str2">A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to all</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכֹ֤ל ׀</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who take refuge</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֹסִ֬ים</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥō·sîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2620.htm">Strong's 2620: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flee for, protection, to confide in</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Him.</span><br /><span class="heb">בּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 18:30 As for God his way is perfect (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/18-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 18:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 18:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/18-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 18:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 18:31" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>