Proverbs 2:7 - The Shield of the Upright
The Shield of the Upright Proverbs 2:7 (KJV) Says: "He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly." 1. "He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous" "He" refers to God . "Layeth up" means storing or reserving something valuable for future use. "Sound wisdom" refers to true, solid, practical, and moral wisdom —not just knowledge, but wisdom that leads to right living. "For the righteous" means those who are morally upright, who seek to live according to God’s ways . Meaning : God keeps and provides deep, trustworthy wisdom specifically for those who live rightly—He doesn’t waste it, but gives it to those who value and live by it. 2. "He is a buckler to them that walk uprightly" "Buckler" is a small round shield used in battle—it symbolizes protection . "To them that walk uprightly" means those who live in honesty, integrity, and obedience ...