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He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: <i>he is</i> a buckler to them that walk uprightly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; <i>He is</i> a shield to those who walk uprightly;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; <i>He is</i> a shield to those who walk in integrity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; <i>He is</i> a shield to those who walk in integrity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He stores up sound wisdom for the upright, A shield to those who walk in integrity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He stores away sound wisdom for the righteous [those who are in right standing with Him]; <i>He is</i> a shield to those who walk in integrity [those of honorable character and moral courage],<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He stores up success for the upright; He is a shield for those who live with integrity<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He stores up success for the upright; He is a shield for those who live with integrity <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to them that walk in integrity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God gives helpful advice to everyone who obeys him and protects those who live as they should. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright, he is a shield to them that walk in integrity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He has reserved priceless wisdom for decent people. He is a shield for those who walk in integrity<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He provides help and protection for those who are righteous and honest. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He stores up sound wisdom for the upright and is a shield to those who walk in integrity—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Even to lay up substance for the upright, "" A shield for those walking uprightly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Even to lay up for the upright substance, A shield for those walking uprightly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He treasured up deliverance for the upright: a shield to those going in uprightness:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He will keep the salvation of the righteous, and protect them that walk in simplicity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He will preserve the salvation of the righteous, and he will protect those who walk in simplicity:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He has success in store for the upright, is the shield of those who walk honestly, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk blamelessly,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He stores up hope for the upright; he helps those who walk without blemish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he keeps hope for those who are upright and helps those who walk without blemish.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright, He is a shield to them that walk in integrity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and he treasures up salvation for them that walk uprightly: he will protect their way;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/2-7.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/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=255" 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/proverbs/2.htm">The Benefits of Wisdom</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6845.htm" title="6845: wə·ṣå̄·p̄an (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to hide; by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically to protect, to lurk.">He stores up</a> <a href="/hebrew/8454.htm" title="8454: tū·šî·yāh (N-fs) -- Or tushiyah; from an unused root probably meaning to substantiate; support or ability, i.e. help, an undertaking, understanding.">sound wisdom</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: lay·šā·rîm (Prep-l, Art:: Adj-mp) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">for the upright;</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.">He is a shield</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lə·hō·lə·ḵê (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">to those who walk</a> <a href="/hebrew/8537.htm" title="8537: ṯōm (N-ms) -- From tamam; completeness; figuratively, prosperity; usually innocence.">with integrity,</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>to guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His saints.…<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="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<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="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">1 Corinthians 1:30</a></span><br />It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a></span><br />in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-6.htm">Isaiah 33:6</a></span><br />He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17-18</a></span><br />that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. / I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/28-28.htm">Job 28:28</a></span><br />And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9-12</a></span><br />Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” / Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. / So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a></span><br />He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-25</a></span><br />Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15</a></span><br />From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-98.htm">Psalm 119:98-100</a></span><br />Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. / I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. / I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a></span><br />O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:12</a></span><br />For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-15.htm">Luke 21:15</a></span><br />For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He lays up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.</p><p class="hdg">layeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/8-14.htm">Proverbs 8:14</a></b></br> Counsel <i>is</i> mine, and sound wisdom: I <i>am</i> understanding; I have strength.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/14-8.htm">Proverbs 14:8</a></b></br> The wisdom of the prudent <i>is</i> to understand his way: but the folly of fools <i>is</i> deceit.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/28-8.htm">Job 28:8</a></b></br> The lion's whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed by it.</p><p class="hdg">a buckler</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/28-18.htm">Proverbs 28:18</a></b></br> Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but <i>he that is</i> perverse <i>in his</i> ways shall fall at once.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a></b></br> Every word of God <i>is</i> pure: he <i>is</i> a shield unto them that put their trust in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</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/119-80.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/psalms/119-114.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Buckler</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-33.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/89-40.htm">Holds</a> <a href="/psalms/101-6.htm">Integrity</a> <a href="/psalms/104-3.htm">Lays</a> <a href="/psalms/146-8.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/149-4.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/144-2.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">Store</a> <a href="/psalms/31-19.htm">Stored</a> <a href="/psalms/147-14.htm">Stores</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-13.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-11.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Uprightly</a> <a href="/psalms/149-4.htm">Victory</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-15.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/psalms/128-1.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/2-21.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-3.htm">Buckler</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-12.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-35.htm">Holds</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-21.htm">Integrity</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Lays</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-20.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-12.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-21.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-15.htm">Store</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-1.htm">Stored</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-8.htm">Stores</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-9.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-9.htm">Uprightly</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-14.htm">Victory</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-13.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-12.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-10.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">wisdom promises godliness to her children</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/2-10.htm">and safety from evil company</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/2-20.htm">and direction in good ways</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 biblical context, "sound wisdom" refers to practical insight and understanding that leads to a successful and godly life. The concept of storing up suggests that this wisdom is abundant and preserved for those who seek it earnestly. The upright are those who align their lives with God's commandments, reflecting a heart committed to His ways. This aligns with <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>, which promises that God gives wisdom generously to those who ask. The imagery of storing wisdom can be likened to the ancient practice of storing grain, a valuable resource, indicating that wisdom is essential for spiritual sustenance and growth.<p><b>He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,</b><br>Here, God is depicted as a protector, offering safety and defense to those who live with integrity. In ancient times, a shield was a crucial part of a warrior's armor, symbolizing protection and security. This metaphor indicates that God actively guards those who maintain moral and ethical uprightness. Walking with integrity involves consistent adherence to truth and righteousness, reflecting a life that is transparent and honest before God and others. This concept is echoed in <a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a>, where God is described as a sun and shield, bestowing favor and honor. The promise of divine protection for the righteous is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, underscoring the covenant relationship between God and His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_upright.htm">The Upright</a></b><br>Refers to those who live in accordance with God's laws and principles, demonstrating moral integrity and righteousness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The source of wisdom and protection, who provides guidance and security to those who follow His ways.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_path_of_integrity.htm">The Path of Integrity</a></b><br>Represents the lifestyle and choices of those who adhere to God's commandments and live truthfully.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_wisdom.htm">The Value of Wisdom</a></b><br>God treasures wisdom and makes it available to those who live righteously. Pursue wisdom as a precious gift from God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_as_a_lifestyle.htm">Integrity as a Lifestyle</a></b><br>Walking with integrity is not just about avoiding sin but actively choosing to live in truth and righteousness. Evaluate your daily decisions to ensure they align with God's standards.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_protection.htm">God's Protection</a></b><br>Just as a shield protects a warrior, God offers protection to those who live with integrity. Trust in His protection in all areas of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_wisdom.htm">Seeking God's Wisdom</a></b><br>Actively seek God's wisdom through prayer and study of His Word. Make it a daily practice to ask for His guidance in your life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_relationship_between_wisdom_and_integrity.htm">The Relationship Between Wisdom and Integrity</a></b><br>Understand that wisdom and integrity are interconnected. True wisdom leads to a life of integrity, and a life of integrity opens the door to greater wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'word_won't_return_void'_mean.htm">How can wise budgeting reflect biblical stewardship principles?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_unethical_often_succeed.htm">Proverbs 2 depicts a direct correlation between virtue and success--why do corrupt or unethical individuals often thrive in reality?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_debt.htm">What does the Bible say about Christian debt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/has_the_righteous_ever_been_forsaken.htm">Has the righteous ever been forsaken?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Sound wisdom.--</span>Literally, <span class= "ital">furtherance, advancement </span>(Comp. <span class= "ital">"</span>Whosoever hath, unto him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance," <a href="/matthew/13-12.htm" title="For whoever has, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whoever has not, from him shall be taken away even that he has.">Matthew 13:12</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - Wisdom which is the foundation of security and safety, and hence is <span class="accented">sound wisdom</span>, is that which God treasures up for the righteous. The teacher passes to another phase of the Divine character. God is not only the Source of wisdom; he is also the Ensurer of safety, the Source of salvation to those who act uprightly. It will be noted that the use of the word is confined to the Proverbs and Job, with the exception of the two passages in Isaiah and Micah. <span class="cmt_word">Buckler</span>. Besides storing up the treasures of sound wisdom, which the righteous may use and so obtain security in their uprightness, God is himself a <span class="accented">Buckler</span>, or <span class="accented">Shield</span> (<span class="hebrew">מָגֵן</span>, <span class="accented">magen</span>), to those who walk in innocence. This aspect of God's directly protecting power is met with in other parts of Scripture. In <a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1</a> he encourages Abram with the assurance, "I am thy Shield." In <a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Psalm 33:20</a>; <a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a>; <a href="/psalms/89-18.htm">Psalm 89:18</a>; <a href="/psalms/144-2.htm">Psalm 144:2</a>, Jehovah is called a Shield to his saints. He renders them security against the assaults of their enemies, and especially against the fiery darts of the wicked one. Again, in <a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a>, it is said, "God is a Shield (<span class="accented">magen</span>) up to them that walk uprightly." It is incorrect to take <span class="hebrew">מָגֵן</span> (<span class="accented">magen</span>) either as an accusative after the verb or in apposition with "sound wisdom." <span class="cmt_word">To them that walk uprightly;</span> literally, <span class="accented">to the walkers in innocence</span> (<span class="hebrew">לְחֹלֵכֵי תֹם</span>, <span class="accented">l'khol'key thom</span>). <span class="hebrew">תֹם</span> (<span class="accented">thom</span>) is "integrity of mind," "moral faultlessness," "innocence." "To walk uprightly" is to maintain a course of life regulated by right principles, and directed to right ends. He "walks uprightly who lives with the fear of God as his principle, the Word of God as his rule, and the glory of God as his end" (Wardlaw). The <span class="accented">completeness</span> of the moral and religious character is involved in the expression which is found also in <a href="/proverbs/10-9.htm">Proverbs 10:9</a> and <a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a>. The Vulgate translates the latter clause of the verse, <span class="accented">proteget gradientes simpliciter</span>, "he will protect those who walk in simplicity;" cf. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">2 Corinthians 1:12</a> in illustration of the phrase. <span class="cmt_word">He layeth up;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> he treasures up (LXX., <span class="greek">θησαυρίζειν</span>), or preserves and protects (<span class="accented">custodire</span>, Vulgate), as a person does "treasure or jewel, that it may not be stolen" (Zockler). The majority of commentators read the Keri (<span class="hebrew">יִצפֹן</span>, "he will treasure up," future of <span class="hebrew">צָפַן</span>) in preference to the Khetib (<span class="hebrew">צָפַן</span>, perfect of same verb, with prefix <span class="hebrew">וְ</span>, "and he treasured up"), and this is the; reading adopted in the Authorized Version. The Keri implies that God does treasure up sound wisdom, while the Khetib, as Delitzsch observes, has the force of the aorist, and so represents the treasuring up as an accomplished fact. The same verb occurs in <a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">Proverbs 2:1</a>, where it is translated in the Authorized Version by "hide," and also in <a href="/proverbs/7-1.htm">Proverbs 7:1</a> and Proverbs 10:14 by "lay up." The laying up, or treasuring, points to the preciousness of that which is treasured, "sound wisdom." <span class="cmt_word">Sound wisdom</span>. A great variety of opinions exists as to the true meaning of the word in the original, <span class="hebrew">תְוּשִׁיָה</span> (<span class="accented">tvushiyyah</span>), of which "sound wisdom" is an interpretation. Zockler explains it as "wisdom, reflection;" Delitzsch, as "advancement and promotion;" Dathe, as "solid fortune;" Gesenius, as "aid." The proper meaning of the word seems to he "substance," from the root <span class="hebrew">יָשָׁה</span>, "to be, to exist, to be firm." Professor Lee remarks on the word, "From the places in which it occurs, either wealth, thought, or some such sense it manifestly requires. It occurs in <a href="/job/6-13.htm">Job 6:13</a>, in parallelism with 'help;' in <a href="/proverbs/2-7.htm">Proverbs 2:7</a>, with a 'shield;' in <a href="/job/1-6.htm">Job 1:6</a>, with 'wisdom;' in <a href="/job/12-16.htm">Job 12:16</a>, with 'strength;' in <a href="/proverbs/3-21.htm">Proverbs 3:21</a>, with 'discretion;' in <a href="/proverbs/8-14.htm">Proverbs 8:14</a>, with 'counsel' and 'understanding;' in <a href="/isaiah/28-29.htm">Isaiah 28:29</a>, with 'counsel;' and so in <a href="/job/26-3.htm">Job 26:3</a>. In <a href="/job/30-22.htm">Job 30:22</a> and <a href="/micah/6-9.htm">Micah 6:9</a>, 'entirely' or the like seems to suit the context; see also <a href="/proverbs/18-1.htm">Proverbs 18:1</a>, and generally 'excess,' or 'abundance,' taken either in a good or bad sense, and varied by other considerations, seems to prevail in every case in which this word is used" (see Professor Lee, on <a href="/job/5-12.htm">Job 5:12</a>). The parallelism of the passage before us seems to require that it should be understood in the sense of <span class="accented">security</span>; and transferring the idea to wisdom as the means of security. This idea is reproduced in the LXX. <span class="greek">σωτήρια</span>, the Vulgate <span class="accented">salus</span>, and the Targum <span class="accented">incolumitas.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/2-7.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">He stores up</span><br /><span class="heb">יִצְפֹּ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(yiṣ·pōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6845.htm">Strong's 6845: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hide, to hoard, reserve, to deny, to protect, to lurk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sound wisdom</span><br /><span class="heb">תּוּשִׁיָּ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(tū·šî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8454.htm">Strong's 8454: </a> </span><span class="str2">Support, ability, help, an undertaking, understanding</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the upright;</span><br /><span class="heb">לַ֭יְשָׁרִים</span> <span class="translit">(lay·šā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straight, right</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He is a shield</span><br /><span class="heb">מָ֝גֵ֗ן</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 those who walk</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהֹ֣לְכֵי</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hō·lə·ḵê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with integrity,</span><br /><span class="heb">תֹֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṯōm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8537.htm">Strong's 8537: </a> </span><span class="str2">Completeness, integrity, also part of the high priest's breastplate</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/2-7.htm">Proverbs 2:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/2-7.htm">Proverbs 2:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/2-7.htm">Proverbs 2:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/2-7.htm">Proverbs 2:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/2-7.htm">Proverbs 2:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/2-7.htm">Proverbs 2:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/2-7.htm">Proverbs 2:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/2-7.htm">Proverbs 2:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/2-7.htm">Proverbs 2:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/2-7.htm">Proverbs 2:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/2-7.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 2:7 He lays up sound wisdom (Prov. 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