Proverbs 2:8
He guardeth the paths of equity, And defendeth the way of his servants.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
In Context
7He layeth up safety for the righteous; He is a shield to them that walk uprightly:
9Then shalt thou understand righteousness and equity And uprightness, yea, every good path.
Cross References
Psalms 1:6For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous, But the way of the wicked leadeth to ruin.
Psalms 37:23The steps of the good man are directed by the LORD; He delighteth himself in his way.
Psalms 37:31The law of his God is in his heart; His footsteps shall not slip.
Psalms 121:5The LORD is thy guardian; The LORD is thy shade at thy right hand.
Proverbs 3:21My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep 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 →