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 child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion. 22So they will give life to you, and grace to adorn your neck. Then you will walk on your way with security, and you will not stumble. 24When you lie down you will not be filled with fear; when you lie down your sleep will be pleasant. 25You will not be afraid of sudden disaster, or when destruction overtakes the wicked;

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 2:8to guard the paths of the righteous and to protect the way of his pious ones.
• Proverbs 4:12When you walk, your steps will not be hampered, and when you run, you will not stumble.
• Proverbs 10:9The one who conducts himself in integrity will live securely, but the one who behaves perversely will be found out.
• Psalms 37:23The Lord grants success to the one whose behavior he finds commendable.
• Psalms 91:11For he will order his angels to protect you in all you do.
• Psalms 121:3May he not allow your foot to slip! May your protector not sleep!
• Zechariah 10:12Thus I will strengthen them by my power, and they will walk about in my name,” says 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