Proverbs 2:8
That men may keep the paths of justice; and the way of his pious servants doth he guard.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
In Context
7He treasureth up sound wisdom for the righteous, as a shield to those that walk in integrity:
9Then wilt thou understand righteousness, and justice, and equity: yea, every track of goodness.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:26There is none like unto the God of Yeshurun, who rideth to help thee upon the heavens, and in his excellency upon the skies.
Psalms 1:6For the Lord regardeth the way of the righteous; but the way of the wicked leadeth to perdition.
Psalms 37:23By the Lord are the steps of the righteous man established; and he findeth pleasure in his course [of life].
Psalms 37:31The law of his God is in his heart: none of his steps shall slip.
Psalms 121:5The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade, he is on thy right hand.
Proverbs 3:21My son, let them not be removed from thy eyes; keep [before thee] 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 →