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What Does Proverbs 18:10 Mean?

10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

What It Means

This verse is saying that Godโ€™s very character-His power, faithfulness, and love-acts like an unbreakable fortress. When people who trust Him face trouble, they can โ€œrunโ€ into that safety through prayer and dependence on Him, and they find real protection there.

In daily life, it means you donโ€™t have to white-knuckle your way through stress, fear, or problems on your own. Instead, you can quickly turn to God, remember who He is, and let that truth steady your heart and give you peace while you handle whateverโ€™s in front of you.

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