Translations
Modern
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,
Traditional
He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
Literal
He stores up for the upright good sense—protection for those walking with integrity.
Latin
Custodiet rectorum salutem, et proteget gradientes simpliciter,
Original
Hebrew
English
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,
Notes
Here, common sense is the natural understanding gained by listening to God's words and observing his world. God acts as a shield, guarding and protecting those who have a relationship with him.
The father advises his son to seek wisdom. It will protect him from bad people and the risks of unfaithful women. The son should pursue wisdom, knowing it is a gift from God.
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God: Preserver Having Integrity Personification of Wisdom Righteousness: Fruits of Uprightness: They Who Walk in Defended by God Walking with God: Uprightly Wisdom: Spiritual, from God Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning