New Living Translation
Proverbs 2:9
9Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go.
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 grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. 8He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him. Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go. 10For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy. 11Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe.
Read all of Proverbs 2Proverbs 2:9 word by word
אָ֗ז תָּ֭בִין צֶ֣דֶק וּמִשְׁפָּ֑ט וּ֝מֵישָׁרִ֗ים כָּל־מַעְגַּל־טֽוֹב׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 2:9
- Proverbs 1:2Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise.
- Psalms 25:8The Lord is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray.
- Psalms 32:8The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.
- Psalms 119:99Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws.
- Psalms 143:8Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.
- Isaiah 35:8And a great road will go through that once deserted land. It will be named the Highway of Holiness. Evil-minded people will never travel on it. It will be only for those who walk in God’s ways; fools will never walk there.
- Isaiah 48:17This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is good for you and leads you along the paths you should follow.
- Jeremiah 6:16This is what the Lord says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’
- Matthew 7:13“You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way.
- John 14:6Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through 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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