buckler

Proverbs 2:6&7

"6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of His mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: He is a buckler to them that walk uprightly."

This past week we studied Daniel in the LION'S den! It is an incredible event! This event was a POWERFUL testimony to King Darius and all his kingdom! Daniel was FAITHFUL to GOD and the king. This power struggle is happening in every heart of every person all over the world. GOD protects and guards the Daniel side of our hearts. It's this part of us that the Holy Ghost inspires faithfulness to GOD. And, this makes ALL the difference in the way we act and react, think and feel. We do not want to be cast into the den of lions metaphorically or literally. Lord have mercy on us. 

This week we are going to refocus our study onto a much SMALLER subject. We appropriately turn to the Book of Proverbs. While other books of the Holy Bible record profound theological truths, witness to us about lengthy narratives of triumph and failure, or recount prophetic preaching to disobedient people, Proverbs very simply and effectively relates many short instructions for living an effective life. 

With a wide variety of advice the principles outlined in the Book of Proverbs will help everyone live a improved life. This concept is even better written in Proverbs itself; today's verses, "For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of His mouth cometh KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING. He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: He is a buckler to them that walk uprightly." In the time the KJV was translated the word "BUCKLER" was a reference to a kind of shield, or piece of defensive armor, anciently used in war. Worn on the left arm it was very useful in causing stones and darts to glance off. The buckler often was four feet long, and protected the whole body. This is what the Word of God is to you and me; a sheild and protection!