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Proverbs 2:9
9Then shalt thou understand righteousness and judgment and equity: every good path.
Proverbs 2:9 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.
- New International Version (NIV)Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path;
- New King James Version (NKJV)Then you will understand righteousness and justice, Equity and every good path.
Context of Proverbs 2:9
7He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; [he] is a shield to them that walk in integrity; 8guarding the paths of just judgment and keeping the way of his godly ones. Then shalt thou understand righteousness and judgment and equity: every good path. 10When wisdom entereth into thy heart and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul, 11discretion shall keep thee, understanding shall preserve thee:
Read all of Proverbs 2Proverbs 2:9 word by word
אָ֗ז תָּ֭בִין צֶ֣דֶק וּמִשְׁפָּ֑ט וּ֝מֵישָׁרִ֗ים כָּל־מַעְגַּל־טֽוֹב׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 2:9
- Proverbs 1:2to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;
- Psalms 25:8Good and upright is Jehovah; therefore will he instruct sinners in the way:
- Psalms 32:8I will instruct thee and teach thee the way in which thou shalt go; I will counsel [thee] with mine eye upon thee.
- Psalms 119:99I have more understanding than all my teachers; for thy testimonies are my meditation.
- Psalms 143:8Cause me to hear thy loving-kindness in the morning, for in thee do I confide; make me to know the way wherein I should walk, for unto thee do I lift up my soul.
- Isaiah 35:8And a highway shall be there and a way, and it shall be called, The way of holiness: the unclean shall not pass through it; but it shall be for these. Those that go [this] way — even fools, — shall not err [therein].
- Isaiah 48:17Thus saith Jehovah, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I [am] Jehovah thy God, who teacheth thee for [thy] profit, who leadeth thee in the way that thou shouldest go.
- Jeremiah 6:16Thus saith Jehovah: Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the ancient paths, which is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk [therein].
- Matthew 7:13Enter in through the narrow gate, for wide the gate and broad the way that leads to destruction, and many are they who enter in through it.
- John 14:6Jesus says to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father unless by me.
Commentaries on Proverbs 2:9
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9Then shalt thou understand - He who is taught of God understands the whole law of justice, mercy, righteousness, and truth; God has written this on his heart. He who understands these things by books only is never likely to practice or profit by them.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-22The father advises his son to seek wisdom. It will protect him from bad people and the risks of unfaithful women. The son should pursue wisdom, knowing it is a gift from God.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. Then--emphatic, in such a case. righteousness ... path--all parts of duty to God and man.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 2
- 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
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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