Proverbs 8:20

I go in the road of righteousness, in the way of right judging:

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In The King James Version

I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:

In Context

19My fruit is better than gold, even than the best gold; and my increase is more to be desired than silver.

21So that I may give my lovers wealth for their heritage, making their store-houses full.

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Cross References

Psalms 23:3He gives new life to my soul: he is my guide in the ways of righteousness because of his name.

Psalms 32:8I will give you knowledge, teaching you the way to go; my eye will be your guide.

Proverbs 3:6In all your ways give ear to him, and he will make straight your footsteps.

Proverbs 4:25Keep your eyes on what is in front of you, looking straight before you.

Isaiah 2:3And the peoples will say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob: and he will give us knowledge of his ways, and we will be guided by his word; for out of Zion the law will go out, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

Isaiah 55:4See, I have given him as a witness to the peoples, a ruler and a guide to the nations.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:13-22

The Advantages of Wisdom. 12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. 14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. 15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. 17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. 18 Riches and honour are with me;… Read the whole commentary →

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