Berean Standard Bible
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
Ancient cities had strong towers where people ran for safety when enemies attacked. The very next verse in Proverbs 18 speaks of the rich man who imagines his wealth to be a high wall.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
World English Bible (WEB)
Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.
King James Version (KJV)
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright man running into it is safe.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Torre fuerte es el nombre de Jehová: á él correrá el justo, y será levantado.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El nombre del Señor es una torre poderosa; los justos acuden a ella y están a salvo.
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