Proverbs 8:20
I walk in the way of justice, in the midst of the paths of judgment,
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 the precious stone, and my blossoms than choice silver.
21That I may enrich them that love me, and may fill their treasures.
Cross References
Psalms 23:3he hath converted my soul. He hath led me on the paths of justice, for his own name's sake.
Psalms 32:8I will give thee understanding, and I will instruct thee in this way, in which thou shalt go: I will fix my eyes upon thee.
Proverbs 3:6In all thy ways think on him, and he will direct thy steps.
Proverbs 4:25Let thy eyes look straight on, and let thy eyelids go before thy steps.
Isaiah 2:3And many people shall go, and say: Come and let us go up 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 shall come forth from Sion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
Isaiah 55:4Behold I have given him for a witness to the people, for a leader and a master to the Gentiles.
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 →