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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble.

Context of Proverbs 3:23

21My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion; 22they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. 24When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. 25Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that 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 2:8for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.
• Proverbs 4:12When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.
• Proverbs 10:9Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.
• Psalms 37:23The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him;
• Psalms 91:11For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;
• Psalms 121:3He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber;
• Zechariah 10:12I will strengthen them in the Lord and in his name they will live securely,” 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