Revised Webster's Bible
Proverbs 2:9
9Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; and, every good path.
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 layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a shield to them that walk uprightly. 8He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; and, every good path. 10When wisdom entereth into thy heart, and knowledge is pleasant to thy soul; 11Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
Read all of Proverbs 2Proverbs 2:9 word by word
אָ֗ז תָּ֭בִין צֶ֣דֶק וּמִשְׁפָּ֑ט וּ֝מֵישָׁרִ֗ים כָּל־מַעְגַּל־טֽוֹב׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 2:9
- Proverbs 1:2To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
- Psalms 25:8Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
- Psalms 32:8I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with my eye.
- Psalms 119:99I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
- Psalms 143:8Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way in which I should walk; for I lift up my soul to thee.
- Isaiah 35:8And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err in it .
- Isaiah 48:17Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God who teacheth thee to profit, who leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.
- Jeremiah 6:16Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk in it, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk in it .
- Matthew 7:13Enter ye in at the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there are who go in by it:
- John 14:6Jesus saith to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no man cometh to the Father, but by 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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