Proverbs 8:20
I always do what is righteous and just/fair.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
In Context
19What I can give people is more valuable than fine/pure gold and the best silver.
21I give wealth to those who love me; I fill their houses with valuable things.
Cross References
Psalms 23:3You renew my strength. You guide me along the roads that are the right ones for me in order that I can honor you.
Psalms 32:8Yahweh says, “I will teach you about how you should conduct your life. I will instruct you and watch over you.
Proverbs 3:6Always allow him to lead you. If you do that, he will ◄show you the right path/direct your life►.
Proverbs 4:25Keep looking straight ahead toward the events that are before you, and do not turn aside.
Isaiah 2:3People from many people-groups will say to each other, “Come, let’s go up to the hill, to the temple of Yahweh, to worship the God whom Jacob worshiped. There Yahweh will teach us what he desires us to know, in order that our behavior will please him. His teaching will be given to us in Jerusalem, and we will take his message from Jerusalem to other places/nations.
Isaiah 55:4By what he did, I showed my power to many people-groups; I caused him to be a leader and commander [DOU] over the people of many nations.
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 →