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, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them, 22for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace. They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble. 24You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly. 25You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon 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 2:8He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him.
• Proverbs 4:12When you walk, you won’t be held back; when you run, you won’t stumble.
• Proverbs 10:9People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.
• Psalms 37:23The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.
• Psalms 91:11For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.
• Psalms 121:3He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber.
• Zechariah 10:12By my power I will make my people strong, and by my authority they will go wherever they wish. I, the Lord, have spoken!”

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