Proverbs 2:8
To him that observeth the paths of justice, yea, the way of his men of lovingkindness, he doth guard.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
In Context
7Yea he treasureth, for the upright, safety, A shield [is he] to them who walk in integrity,
9Then, shalt thou understand righteousness and justice, and equity—every noble course.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:26There is none like GOD, O Jeshurun,—Riding upon the heavens to thy help,—And for his own majesty, on the skies;
Psalms 1:6For Yahweh doth acknowledge the way of the righteous; but, the way of the lawless, shall vanish.
Psalms 37:23From Yahweh, are the steps of a man made firm, When, with his way, he is well pleased:
Psalms 37:31The law of his God, is in his heart, his steps shall not swerve.
Psalms 121:5Yahweh, is thy keeper, Yahweh, is thy shade, on thy right hand:
Proverbs 3:21My son, let them not depart from thine eyes, guard thou counsel, and purpose:
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 →