Proverbs 8:20
I cause to walk in a path of righteousness, || In midst of paths of judgment,
Literal Standard Version
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, even fine gold, || And my increase than choice silver.
21To cause my lovers to inherit substance, || Indeed, I fill their treasures.
Cross References
Psalms 23:3He refreshes my soul, || He leads me in paths of righteousness || For His Name’s sake;
Psalms 32:8I cause you to act wisely, || And direct you in the way that you go, || I cause My eye to take counsel concerning you.
Proverbs 3:6In all your ways know Him, || And He makes your paths straight.
Proverbs 4:25Your eyes look straightforward, || And your eyelids look straight before you.
Isaiah 2:3And many peoples have gone and said, “Come, and we go up to the mountain of YHWH, || To the house of the God of Jacob, || And He teaches us of His ways, || And we walk in His paths, || For a law goes forth from Zion, || And a word of YHWH from Jerusalem.
Isaiah 55:4Behold, I have given him [as] a witness to peoples, || A leader and commander to 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 →