Proverbs 2:9

Then, shalt thou understand righteousness and justice, and equity—every noble course.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.

In Context

8To him that observeth the paths of justice, yea, the way of his men of lovingkindness, he doth guard.

10When wisdom entereth thy heart, and, knowledge, to thy soul, is sweet,

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Cross References

Psalms 25:8Good and upright, is Yahweh, For this cause, will he direct sinners into the way.

Psalms 32:8I will make thee discreet, I will point out to thee the way which thou must go, I will fix upon thee mine eye.

Psalms 119:105[NUN.] A lamp to my feet, is thy word, and a light to my path.

Proverbs 1:2For the knowledge of wisdom and correction, for discerning the sayings of intelligence;

Proverbs 4:12When thou walkest, thy step shall not be hemmed in, and, if thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.

Isaiah 48:17Thus saith Yahweh—Thy Redeemer, The Holy One of Israel,—I—Yahweh, am thy God, Teaching thee to profit, Guiding thee in the way thou shouldest go.

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 →

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