Proverbs 2:8
To keep the paths of judgment, || And He preserves the way of His saints.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
In Context
7Even to lay up substance for the upright, || A shield for those walking uprightly.
9Then you understand righteousness, || And judgment, and uprightness—every good path.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:26[There is] none like the God of Yeshurun, || Riding the heavens to your help, || And in His excellence the skies.
Psalms 1:6For YHWH is knowing the way of the righteous, || And the way of the wicked is lost!
Psalms 37:23The steps of a man [are] from YHWH, || They have been prepared, || And He desires his way.
Psalms 37:31The law of his God [is] his heart, || His steps do not slide.
Psalms 121:5YHWH [is] He who is preserving you, || YHWH [is] your shade on your right hand,
Proverbs 3:21My son! Do not let them turn from your eyes, || Keep wisdom and thoughtfulness,
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 →