Proverbs 2:8
that he may guard the paths of justice, and preserve the way of his holy ones.
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
In Context
7He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
9Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:26“There is no one like God, Jeshurun, who rides on the heavens for your help, in his excellency on the skies.
Psalms 1:6For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.
Psalms 37:23A man’s steps are established by the LORD. He delights in his way.
Psalms 37:31The law of his God is in his heart. None of his steps shall slide.
Psalms 121:5The LORD is your keeper. The LORD is your shade on your right hand.
Proverbs 3:21My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion,
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 →