God’s Word Translation
Proverbs 8:20
20I walk in the way of righteousness, on the paths of justice,
Proverbs 8:20 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
- New International Version (NIV)I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,
- English Standard Version (ESV)I walk in the way of righteousness, in the paths of justice,
- New King James Version (NKJV)I traverse the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice,
Context of Proverbs 8:20
18I have riches and honor, lasting wealth and righteousness. 19What I produce is better than gold, pure gold. What I yield is better than fine silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, on the paths of justice, 21to give an inheritance to those who love me and to fill their treasuries. 22“The Lord already possessed me long ago, when his way began, before any of his works.
Read all of Proverbs 8Proverbs 8:20 word by word
בְּאֹֽרַח־צְדָקָ֥ה אֲהַלֵּ֑ך בְּ֝ת֗וֹךְ נְתִיב֥וֹת מִשְׁפָּֽט׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 8:20
- Proverbs 3:6In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths smooth.
- Proverbs 4:11I have taught you the way of wisdom. I have guided you along decent paths.
- Proverbs 6:22When you walk around, they will lead you. When you lie down, they will watch over you. When you wake up, they will talk to you
- Psalms 23:3He renews my soul. He guides me along the paths of righteousness for the sake of his name.
- Psalms 25:4Make your ways known to me, O Lord, and teach me your paths.
- Psalms 32:8⌞The Lord says,⌟ “I will instruct you. I will teach you the way that you should go. I will advise you as my eyes watch over you.
- Isaiah 2:3Then many people will come and say, “Let’s go to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways so that we may live by them.” The teachings will go out from Zion. The Lord’s word will go out from Jerusalem.
- Isaiah 49:10They will never be hungry or thirsty, nor will the sun or the burning, hot wind strike them. The one who has compassion on them will lead them and guide them to springs.
- Isaiah 55:4I made him a witness to people, a leader and a commander for people.
- John 10:3The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep respond to his voice. He calls his sheep by name and leads them out of the pen.
- Revelation 7:17The lamb in the center near the throne will be their shepherd. He will lead them to springs filled with the water of life, and God will wipe every tear from their eyes.”
- Proverbs 4:25Let your eyes look straight ahead and your sight be focused in front of you.
- Deuteronomy 5:32So be careful to do what the Lord your God has commanded you. Never stop living this way.
Commentaries on Proverbs 8:20
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20I lead in the way of righteousness - Nothing but the teaching that comes from God by his word and Spirit can do this.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-21Verses 12-21 Wisdom, here is Christ, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge; it is Christ in the word, and Christ in the heart; not only Christ revealed to us, but Christ revealed in us. All prudence and skill are from the Lord. Through the redemption of Christ's precious blood, the riches of his grace abound in all wisdom and prudence. Man found out many inventions for ruin; God found one for our recovery. He hates pride and arrogance…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-36The first part of Proverbs reaches a peak when the son meets two women. Both invite the young man, and the reader, into a close relationship. The young man and the reader must choose between: The woman named Wisdom, who represents God's true wisdom (Proverbs 8:1–9:6) The woman named Folly (9:13–18), who represents worldly wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:18–2:16) Both women's houses are on "the heights of the city" (Proverbs 9:3, 14), which suggests ancient…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 20-2120-21. The courses in which wisdom leads conduct to a true present prosperity (Pr 23:5).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 8
- 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
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