Proverbs 2:8
that he may guard the paths of justice, and preserve the way of his sanctified.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
In Context
7He lays up sound wisdom for the upright, a shield to those who walk in integrity,
9Then thou shall understand righteousness and justice and equity, [yea], every good path.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:26There is none like God, O Jeshurun, who rides upon the heavens for thy help, and in his excellency on the skies.
Psalms 1:6For LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.
Psalms 37:23A man's goings are established by LORD, and he delights in his way.
Psalms 37:31The law of his God is in his heart. None of his steps shall slide.
Psalms 121:5LORD is thy keeper. LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
Proverbs 3:21My son, let them not depart from thine eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion,
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 2:2-10
The Search after Wisdom Encouraged. 1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord , and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and… Read the whole commentary →