Proverbs 3:23
If you do what is right and wise, you will be able to walk safely, and you will not ◄stumble/do things that are wrong► [MET].
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
In Context
22you will live many years and be honored and respected {people will honor and respect you}.
24You will be able to lie down at night and not be afraid of anything, and you will sleep peacefully.
Cross References
Psalms 37:31They continually think about God’s laws; they do not stray from God’s path.
Psalms 91:12They will hold you up with their hands, with the result that you will not hurt your foot on a big stone.
Psalms 121:8He will protect us from the time that we leave our houses in the morning until we return in the evening; he will protect us now, and he will protect us forever.
Proverbs 4:12If you live wisely, when you decide to do something, you will succeed [LIT].
Proverbs 10:9Honest people will be safe, but others (OR, God) will find out those who are dishonest.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:22-27
The Excellency of Wisdom. 21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: 22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. 23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. 24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. 25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. 26 For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being… Read the whole commentary →