Proverbs 2:8
serving the paths of justice, and guarding the ways of sanctity.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
In Context
7He will preserve the salvation of the righteous, and he will protect those who walk in simplicity:
9Then you shall understand justice and judgment, and equity, and every good path.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:26There is no other god like the God of the most righteous one. He who rides upon the heavens is your helper. His magnificence scatters the clouds.
Psalms 1:6For the Lord knows the way of the just. And the path of the impious will pass away.
Psalms 37:23Be attentive to my help, O Lord, the God of my salvation.
Psalms 121:5For in that place, seats have sat down in judgment, seats above the house of David.
Proverbs 3:21My son, let not these things move away from your eyes. Preserve law as well as counsel.
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 →