Proverbs 2:7
He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: He is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
In context
4 If thou seekest her as silver, And searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, And find the knowledge of God.
6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: He is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. 8 He keepeth the paths of judgment, And preserveth the way of his saints. 9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, And equity; yea, every good path.
10 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, And knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 2:7 in the NIV
He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 2:7 in the ESV
he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity,