Proverbs 2:8
He guards those who act justly/fairly toward others, and he watches over those who are faithful/loyal to him.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
In Context
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:26“You people of Israel, there is no god like your God, who rides majestically across the sky to help you.
Psalms 1:6because he guides and protects righteous people, but the path that the wicked walk on leads them to where they will be destroyed/punished by God forever.
Psalms 37:23Yahweh protects those who do what is pleasing to him, and he will enable them to walk confidently, wherever they go;
Psalms 37:31They continually think about God’s laws; they do not stray from God’s path.
Psalms 121:5Yahweh watches over us; he is like the shade [MET] that protects us from the sun.
Proverbs 3:21My son, always keep doing things that are right and things that are smart. If you do that,
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 →