Proverbs 2:9
Then you will have knowledge of righteousness and right acting, and upright behaviour, even of every good way.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.
In Context
8He keeps watch on the ways which are right, and takes care of those who have the fear of him.
10For wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasing to your soul;
Cross References
Psalms 25:8Good and upright is the Lord: so he will be the teacher of sinners in the way.
Psalms 32:8I will give you knowledge, teaching you the way to go; my eye will be your guide.
Psalms 119:105NUN Your word is a light for my feet, ever shining on my way.
Proverbs 1:2To have knowledge of wise teaching; to be clear about the words of reason:
Proverbs 4:12When you go, your way will not be narrow, and in running you will not have a fall.
Isaiah 48:17The Lord who takes up your cause, the Holy One of Israel, says, I am the Lord your God, who is teaching you for your profit, guiding you by the way in which you are to go.
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 →