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Proverbs 18:10

Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The name of the Lord is a strong tower,.... By "the name of the Lord" may be meant, either the attributes and perfections of God, by which he is made known, and which are the strength and security of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Safe - literally, as in the margin i. e., is exalted. Compare Psa 18:2, Psa 18:33.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Here is, 1. God's sufficiency for the saints: His name is a strong tower for them, in which they may take rest when they are weary and take sanctuary when they are pursued, where they may be lifted up…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

is safe "Heb. is set on high," R.V. marg.; ὑψοῦνται, LXX.; exaltabitur, Vulg.