Proverbs 2:8
What does Proverbs 2:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 2:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000That he may guard the paths of justice, And preserve the way of his saints.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901That he may guard the paths of justice, And preserve the way of his saints.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He keeps watch on the ways which are right, and takes care of those who have the fear of him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862To keep the paths of judgment, And the way of His saints He preserveth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Keeping the paths of justice, and guarding the ways of saints.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890guarding the paths of just judgment and keeping the way of hisgodly ones.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 3:21
My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion:
- Jeremiah 32:40
and I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from following them, to do them good; and I will put my fear in their hearts, that they may not depart from me.
- Psalms 37:23
A man’s goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way.
- John 10:28
and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand.
- Isaiah 35:9
No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast go up thereon; they shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk there:
- Psalms 66:9
Who holdeth our soul in life, And suffereth not our feet to be moved.
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