Proverbs 2:11

Translations

Modern

Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you,

Traditional

Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:

Literal

Discretion will guard over you; understanding will guard you,

Latin

…consilium custodiet te, et prudentia servabit te:

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you,

Notes

Proverbs 2:1–22

The 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.

Theme notes and profiles

Wisdom

Related verses

Ephesians 5:15
Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
Proverbs 4:6
Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you.
Psalm 25:21
May integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for You.
Ecclesiastes 10:10
If the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened, more strength must be exerted, but skill produces success.
Psalm 119:9–11
How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.
Proverbs 6:22–24
When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.
Ecclesiastes 9:15–18
Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.

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Topics

Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Means of Preservation From Chastity: General Scriptures Concerning Chastity: Preserved by Wisdom Company: Evil Prudence: They Who Have are Preserved by It Righteous: Described Righteousness: Fruits of Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning

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