What does Proverbs 18:10 mean?
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
Quick answer
‘The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.’ God himself is our refuge in danger.
What it means
A strong tower was a place of safety in ancient cities. God’s ‘name’—his character and presence—is pictured as that refuge.
Safety comes to those who ‘run to it’—who actively turn to God in trouble rather than relying on their own defenses.
Common questions
What does ‘the name of the LORD’ mean here?
It stands for God himself—his character, power, and presence—to which the righteous turn for protection.
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Original BibleDawn explanation · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.