Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
As for God, his way is upright; the word of God is pure; he is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
New American Standard Bible
The
He is a
King James Version
As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
Holman Bible
the word of the Lord is pure.
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
A Conservative Version
As for God, his way is perfect. The word of LORD is tried. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
American Standard Version
As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.
Amplified
As for God, His way is
The word of the Lord is tested [it is perfect, it is faultless];
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Bible in Basic English
As for God, his way is completely good; the word of the Lord is tested; he is a breastplate for all those who put their faith in him.
Darby Translation
As for God, his way is perfect; the word of Jehovah is tried: he is a shield to all that trust in him.
Julia Smith Translation
God, blameless his way: the saying of Jehovah being refined: a shield to all trusting in him.
King James 2000
As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is proven: he is a shield to all those that trust in him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
This God--his way [is] blameless. The word of Yahweh [is] flawless. He [is] a shield for all those who take refuge in him.
Modern King James verseion
As for God, His way is perfect; the Word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield to all those who trust in Him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The way of God is an undefiled way; the word of the LORD also is tried in the fire. He is the defender of all them that put their trust in him. {TYNDALE: The way of God is undefiled, and the word of the LORD fined as gold, and he a shield to all that trust in him.}
NET Bible
The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the Lord's promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter in him.
New Heart English Bible
As for God, his way is perfect. The word of the LORD is tried. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
The Emphasized Bible
As for GOD, blameless is his way, The speech of Yahweh hath been proved, A shield, he is to all who seek refuge in him.
Webster
As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
World English Bible
As for God, his way is perfect. The word of Yahweh is tried. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
Youngs Literal Translation
God! perfect is His way, The saying of Jehovah is tried, A shield is He to all those trusting in Him.
Themes
Deeds » What can be done by and through the lord
Defense » Who the lord defends
God » Voice of select readings » Ways of
God » People of general references to » Perfection of
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Perfection divine, of God
Refining » Figurative » Of the purity of the word of God
Topics
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 18:30
Verse Info
Context Readings
Praise For Deliverance
29 With your help I will run through an army, with help from my God I leap over walls. 30 As for God, his way is upright; the word of God is pure; he is a shield to all those who take refuge in him. 31 For who is God but the LORD, and who is a Rock other than our God?
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:4
Flawless is the work of the Rock, because all his ways are just. A faithful God never unjust righteous and upright is he.
Psalm 12:6
The words of the LORD are pure, like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times over.
Psalm 17:7
Show forth your gracious love, save those who take refuge in you from those who rebel against your sovereign power.
Revelation 15:3
They sang the song of God's servant Moses and the song of the lamb: "Your deeds are both spectacular and amazing, Lord God Almighty. Your ways are just and true, King of the nations.
Daniel 4:37
In conclusion, I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and give glory to the King of heaven: For everything he does is true, his ways are just, and he is able to humble those who walk in pride."
2 Samuel 22:31
This God! His way is perfect! What the LORD declares proves true. He shields everyone who flees for protection to him!
Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my God, my stronghold in whom I take refuge, my shield, the glory of my salvation, and my high tower."
Psalm 19:7-10
The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people wise.
Psalm 25:10
All the paths of the LORD lead to gracious love and truth for those who keep his covenant and his decrees.
Psalm 84:11-12
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD grants grace and favor; the LORD will not withhold any good thing from those who walk blamelessly.
Psalm 119:140
Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it.
Proverbs 30:5
Everything God says is pure; he is a shield for those who take refuge in him.
Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but continuously be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may be able to determine what God's will is what is proper, pleasing, and perfect.