Proverbs 2:8
That he may guard the paths of justice, And preserve the way of his saints.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
In Context
7He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; [He is] a shield to them that walk in integrity;
9Then shalt thou understand righteousness and justice, And equity, [yea], every good path.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:26There is none like unto God, O Jeshurun, Who rideth upon the heavens for thy help, And in his excellency on the skies.
Psalms 1:6For Jehovah knoweth the way of the righteous; But the way of the wicked shall perish. Psalm 2
Psalms 37:23A man`s goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way.
Psalms 37:31The law of his God is in his heart; None of his steps shall slide.
Psalms 121:5Jehovah is thy keeper: Jehovah is thy shade upon thy right hand.
Proverbs 3:21My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion:
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 →