Proverbs 2:9
Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment; and shalt direct + 2:9 Lit. all good a les.all thy course aright.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.
In Context
8that he may guard the righteous ways: and he will preserve the way of them that fear him.
10For if wisdom shall come into thine understanding, and discernment shall seem pleasing to thy soul,
Cross References
Psalms 25:8O Lord, I have loved the beauty of thy house, and the place of the tabernacle of thy glory.
Psalms 32:8Let all the earth fear the Lord; and let all that dwell in the world be moved because of him.
Proverbs 1:2to know wisdom and instruction, and to perceive words of understanding;
Proverbs 4:12For when thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not be distressed.
Isaiah 48:17Thus saith the Lord that delivered thee, the Holy One of Israel; I am thy God, I have shewn thee how thou shouldest find the way wherein thou shouldest walk.
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 →