Proverbs 8:20
In the way of righteousness, I march along, in the middle of the paths of justice:
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
In Context
19Better is my fruit, than gold—yea fine gold, and mine increase, than choice silver;
21That I may cause them who love me to inherit substance, and, their treasuries, I may fill.
Cross References
Psalms 23:3My life, he restoreth, He guideth me in right paths, for the sake of his Name.
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.
Proverbs 3:6In all thy ways, acknowledge him, and, he, will make straight thy paths.
Proverbs 4:25Let, thine eyes, right onward, look,—and, thine eyelashes, point straight before thee.
Isaiah 2:3And many peoples shall go and say—Come ye, and let us ascend Unto the mountain of Yahweh Unto the house of the God of Jacob, That he may teach us of his ways, And we may walk in his paths,—For, out of Zion, shall go forth a law, And the word of Yahweh out of Jerusalem;
Isaiah 55:4Lo! As a witness to the peoples, have I given him,—As a leader and commander to the peoples:
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 →