Proverbs 2:9
Then shalt thou understand tzedek, and mishpat, 1 and mesharim (equity, fairness) — every ma'agal tov (good path). 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.
In Context
8He keepeth the orkhot mishpat, 1 and is shomer over the derech of His Chasidim. 1
10When chochmah entereth into thine lev, 1 and da'as (knowledge) is pleasant unto thy nefesh; 1
Cross References
Psalms 25:8[Tet] Tov and yashar is Hashem; 1 therefore will He teach chatta'im in the Derech. 1
Psalms 32:8I will instruct thee and teach thee in the Derech which thou shalt go; 1 I will counsel thee with Mine eye. 1
Psalms 119:105Thy word is a ner unto my feet, 1 ohr unto my path. 1
Proverbs 1:2To have da'as of chochmah and musar (discipline); 1 to understand the words of binah; 1
Proverbs 4:12When thou goest, thy steps shall not be hindered; 1 and when thou runnest, lo tikashel (thou shalt not stumble). 1
Isaiah 48:17Thus saith Hashem thy Go'el, 1 the Kadosh Yisroel; 1 I am Hashem Eloheicha thy Melamed (Teacher) of doing that which profiteth, 1 thy Madrikh (Guide, Instructor) in the Derech that thou shouldest go. 1
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 →