Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
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What this verse means
God's name — His character — is pictured as a tower you can actually run into.
A short prayer
Lord, be my strong tower today. I run to You and find safety in who You are.
Read in context — Proverbs 18
8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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.
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.
Related verses
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”Proverbs 27:17
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”Proverbs 4:23
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.”Psalms 1:1
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.”Psalms 119:11
“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:”Psalms 139:23
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