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
“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”Hebrews 11:6
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”Hebrews 4:16
“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”James 5:16
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”Jeremiah 29:11
“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”Jeremiah 33:3