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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 18:10

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 above their enemies and fortified against them. There is enough in God, and in the discoveries which he has made of himself to us, to make us easy at all times. The wealth laid up in this tower is enough to enrich them, to be a continual feast and a continuing treasure to them. The strength of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 18:10

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 his people; his goodness, grace, and mercy, are their defence; his favour encompasses them about, as a shield; his justice protects them from all injuries and insults; his truth and faithfulness preserve them; they are kept by his power, as in a garrison; and his unchangeableness is a reason... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 18:10

The name of the Lord is a strong tower - The name of the Lord may be taken for the Lord himself; he is a strong tower, a refuge, and place of complete safety, to all that trust in him. What a strong fortress is to the besieged, the like is God to his persecuted, tempted, afflicted followers. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:10

The Name of the Lord is a strong tower. The Name of the Lord signifies all that God is in himself—his attributes, his love, mercy, power, knowledge; which allow man to regard him as a sure Refuge. "Thou hast been a Shelter for me," says the psalmist ( Psalms 61:3 ), "and a strong Tower from the enemy." The words bring before us a picture of a capitol, or central fortress, in which, at times of danger, the surrounding population could take refuge. Into this Name we Christians are baptized;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:10

A strong tower. These words suggest to us an image of a disturbed country with a massive fortified tower standing in its midst, ready to serve as a refuge for the peasants, who till the fields when all is peaceful, but who flee to the tower for shelter when they see the enemy scouring over the plain. The baronial castles of England served the same purpose when our own country was suffering from the ravages of war. In the dangers of life the Name of the Lord is a similar refuge for his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:10

God our Refuge By "the Name of the Lord" we understand the Lord as he has revealed himself to us, the Lord as he has taught us to think and to speak of him. He is our strong Tower in the time of trouble. I. OUR NEED OF A REFUGE IN THE BATTLE OF LIFE . There may be much in our life that may lead us to speak of it as a song or a tale, or as a march or pilgrimage; but there is much that compels us to consider it a battle or a struggle. Many are the occasions when we have... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:10-16

Some conditions of weal and woe I. CONSTITUTIONS OF LIFE WEAL . 1 . First and foremost, religion ( Proverbs 18:10 ) and humility ( Proverbs 18:12 ). The Name of Jehovah stands for all that God is (the "I am"). Trust in the Eternal is the real ground of confidence for a creature so transient and frail as man. To put the same truth in another way, it is religious principle which can alone sustain the soul calm and erect amidst distress. And with true religion is ever... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 18:10-11

Proverbs 18:10-11. The name of the Lord That is, the Lord, as he hath revealed himself in his works, and especially in his word, by his promises, and the declarations of his infinite perfections, and of his good-will to his people; is a strong tower Is sufficient for our protection in the greatest dangers. The righteous By faith and prayer, devotion toward God, and dependance on him; run into it As their city of refuge. Having made sure of their interest in God’s name, they take the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 18:1-24

Real strength (18:1-24)When people become too confident in their own opinions, they are liable to break away from former friends. They become unreasonable in discussion and blind to the viewpoints of others. Those who despise others will themselves be disgraced (18:1-3). The words of the wise bring refreshment, but those of a fool or a gossip bring destruction (4-8).Those who leave work undone are almost as bad as those who wreck what already has been done (9). Those who trust in God know they... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 18:10

name = person. See note on Psalms 20:1 . safe = set on high. Illustrations: Job (Job 19:25 , Job 19:26 ); Habakkuk (Habakkuk 3:17 , Habakkuk 3:19 ); Asa (2 Chronicles 14:11 ); Hezekiah (2 Kings 19:14-20 , 2 Kings 19:32-35 .Isaiah 38:1-8; Isaiah 38:1-8 ); Apostles (Acts 4:24-33 ). read more

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