Proverbs 2:11
What does Proverbs 2:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 2:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Discretion shall watch over thee; Understanding shall keep thee:
KJV
King James Version · 1611Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Discretion shall watch over thee; Understanding shall keep thee:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Wise purposes will be watching over you, and knowledge will keep you;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Thoughtfulness doth watch over thee, Understanding doth keep thee,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Counsel shall keep thee, and prudence shall preserve thee,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890discretion shall keep thee, understanding shall preserve thee:
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ecclesiastes 10:10
If the iron be blunt, and one do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
- Proverbs 6:22
When thou walkest, it shall lead thee; When thou sleepest, it shall watch over thee; And when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.
- Ecclesiastes 9:15
Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
- Ephesians 5:15
Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise;
- Psalms 119:9
Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word.
- Proverbs 4:6
Forsake her not, and she will preserve thee; Love her, and she will keep thee.
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