Proverbs 3:23

Proverbs 3:23 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
• New International Version (NIV)Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then you will walk safely in your way, And your foot will not stumble.

Context of Proverbs 3:23

21My son, let them not escape from your sight, But keep sound wisdom and discretion, 22And they will be life to your soul (your inner self) And a gracious adornment to your neck (your outer self). Then you will walk on your way [of life] securely And your foot will not stumble. 24When you lie down, you will not be afraid; When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. 25Do not be afraid of sudden fear Nor of the storm of the wicked when it comes [since you will be blameless];

Proverbs 3:23 word by word

אָ֤ז תֵּלֵ֣ךְ לָבֶ֣טַח דַּרְכֶּ֑ךָ וְ֝רַגְלְךָ֗ לֹ֣א תִגּֽוֹף׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Then shalt thou walkיָלַךְyâlak · to walkH3212
• in thy wayדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: conductH1870
• safelyבֶּ֫טַחbeţach · securityH983
• and thy footרֶ֫גֶלregel · footH7272
• shall not stumbleנָגַףnâgaph · to strikeH5062

Cross-references for Proverbs 3:23

• Proverbs 2:8He guards the paths of justice; And He preserves the way of His saints (believers).
• Proverbs 4:12When you walk, your steps will not be impeded [for your path will be clear and open]; And when you run, you will not stumble.
• Proverbs 10:9He who walks in integrity and with moral character walks securely, But he who takes a crooked way will be discovered and punished.
• Psalms 37:23The steps of a [good and righteous] man are directed and established by the Lord, And He delights in his way [and blesses his path].
• Psalms 91:11For He will command His angels in regard to you, To protect and defend and guard you in all your ways [of obedience and service].
• Psalms 121:3He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber.
• Zechariah 10:12And I will strengthen Israel in the Lord, And they will walk [and glory] in His name,” declares the Lord.

Commentaries on Proverbs 3:23

• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21-26Verses 21-26 Let us not suffer Christ's words to depart from us, but keep sound wisdom and discretion; then shall we walk safely in his ways. The natural life, and all that belongs to it, shall be under the protection of God's providence; the spiritual life, and all its interests, under the protection of his grace, so that we shall be kept from falling into sin or trouble.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 21-26This passage lists the benefits of common sense and discernment, which come from wisdom.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22-2422-24. assign reasons in their value for happiness and ornament, guidance and support in dangers, both when waking and sleeping.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 3:23

• God
• Wisdom
• Young Men

In the dictionaries

• Acknowledge
• Choose
• Confidence
• Correction
• Devise
• Discretion
• Envy
• Habitation
• Lowly
• Precious

Commentaries on Proverbs 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings