10 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Other Translations of Proverbs 18:10

King James Version

10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. safe: Heb. set aloft

English Standard Version

10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.

The Message

10 God's name is a place of protection - good people can run there and be safe.

New King James Version

10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.

New Living Translation

10 The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 18:10

Commentary on Proverbs 18:10-11

(Read Proverbs 18:10-11)

The Divine power, made known in and through our Lord Jesus Christ, forms a strong tower for the believer, who relies on the Lord. How deceitful the defence of the rich man, who has his portion and treasure in this world! It is a strong city and a high wall only in his own conceit; for it will fail when most in need. They will be exposed to the just wrath of that Judge whom they despised as a Saviour.