Proverbs 8:20
I walk in the way of justice, in the midst of the paths of judgment,
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
In Context
19For my fruit is better than gold and precious stones, and my progeny better than choice silver.
21so that I may enrich those who love me, and thus complete their treasures.
Cross References
Psalms 23:3Who will ascend to the mountain of the Lord? And who will stand in his holy place?
Psalms 32:8Let all the earth fear the Lord, and may all the inhabitants of the world quake before him.
Proverbs 3:6In all your ways, consider him, and he himself will direct your steps.
Proverbs 4:25Let your eyes look straight ahead, and let your eyelids precede your steps.
Isaiah 2:3And many peoples will go, and they will say: “Let us approach and ascend to the mountain of the Lord, and to the house of the God of Jacob. And he will teach us his ways, and we will walk in his paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the Word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
Isaiah 55:4Behold, I have presented him as a witness to the people, as a commander and instructor 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 →