Proverbs 8:20
I walk in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice;
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
In Context
19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my produce than choice silver.
21That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance, and that I may fill their treasuries.
Cross References
Psalms 23:3He restoreth my soul; He guideth me in straight paths for His name's sake.
Psalms 32:8'I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go; I will give counsel, Mine eye being upon thee.'
Proverbs 3:6In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct thy paths.
Proverbs 4:25Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
Isaiah 2:3And many peoples shall go and say: 'Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and He will teach us of His ways, and we will walk in His paths.' For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
Isaiah 55:4Behold, I have given him for a witness to the peoples, a prince and commander to the peoples.
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 →