Proverbs 2:8
He keeps watch on the ways which are right, and takes care of those who have the fear of him.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
In Context
7He has salvation stored up for the upright, he is a breastplate to those in whom there is no evil;
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:26No other is like the God of Jeshurun, coming on the heavens to your help, and letting his glory be seen in the skies.
Psalms 1:6Because the Lord sees the way of the upright, but the end of the sinner is destruction.
Psalms 37:23The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he takes delight in his way.
Psalms 37:31The law of his God is in his heart; he will never make a false step.
Psalms 121:5The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand.
Proverbs 3:21My son, keep good sense, and do not let wise purpose go from your eyes.
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 →