Proverbs 18:10 · KJV
“The name of the LORD {is} a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. {safe: Heb. set aloft}”
— Proverbs 18:10
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
The rich man's wealth {is} his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
Proverbs 18 — Context
The words of a talebearer {are} as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. {talebearer: or, whisperer} {as wounds: or, like as when men are wounded} {most...: Heb. chambers}
9He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
10The name of the LORD {is} a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. {safe: Heb. set aloft}
11The rich man's wealth {is} his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour {is} humility.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:3
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.
Psalms 91:2
I will say of the LORD, {He is} my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
Isaiah 26:4
Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH {is} everlasting strength: {everlasting...: Heb. the rock of ages}
Psalms 144:2
My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and {he} in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me. {My goodness: or, My mercy}
Psalms 61:3-4
For thou hast been a shelter for me, {and} a strong tower from the enemy.
Psalms 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?
Psalms 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. {my strength: Heb. my rock}
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. {perfect: or, upright, or, sincere}