Proverbs 8:20
I walk in the way of righteousness, 2 in the middle of the paths of mishpat ·justice·; 1
One Unity Resource Bible
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, yes, than fine gold; 2 my yield than choice silver. 1
21That I may give wealth to those who 'ahav ·affectionately love· me. 2 I fill their treasuries. 1
Cross References
Psalms 23:3He restores my soul. 2 He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 1
Psalms 32:8I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. 2 I will counsel you with my eye on you. 1
Proverbs 3:6In all your ways acknowledge him, 2 and he will make your paths straight. 1
Proverbs 4:25Let your eyes look straight ahead. 2 Fix your gaze directly before you. 1
Isaiah 2:3Many peoples shall go and say, 2 “Come, let’s go up to the mountain of Adonai, 2 to the house of the God of Jacob [Supplanter]; 2 and he will teach us of his ways, 2 and we will walk in his paths.” 1 For out of Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking] Torah ·Teaching· shall go forth, 2 and Adonai’s word from Jerusalem [City of peace]. 1
Isaiah 55:4+ 55:4 (4-5) MP: Gentiles / Non-Jews will be drawn unto Messiah because of the glory God bestows on him. (See Isaiah 53:12). (Luke 7:2-3, 7:9 (context 7:1-10); John 12:27-32; Acts 13:46-48) Behold, I have given him for a witness to the peoples, 2 a leader and enjoiner unto the peoples. 1
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 →