Proverbs 8:20

Translations

Modern

I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,

Traditional

I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:

Literal

In the way of righteousness I walk, in the midst of the paths of justice,

Latin

In viis justitiæ ambulo, in medio semitarum judicii:

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,

Notes

Proverbs 8:1–9:18

The first part of Proverbs reaches a peak when the son meets two women. Both invite the young man, and the reader, into a close relationship. The young man and the reader must choose between:

The woman named Wisdom, who represents God's true wisdom (Proverbs 8:1–9:6)
The woman named Folly (9:13–18), who represents worldly wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:18–2:16)

Both women's houses are on "the heights of the city" (Proverbs 9:3, 14), which suggests ancient temples. The choice is between the true God and false gods.

Related verses

John 10:27–28
My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.
Psalm 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
Deuteronomy 5:32
So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left.
Proverbs 4:11–12
I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths.
Proverbs 6:22
When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.
Psalm 25:4–5
Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths.
Isaiah 2:3
And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
Proverbs 3:6
…in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Psalm 23:3
He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
Isaiah 49:10
They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water.
John 10:3
The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen for his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
Revelation 7:17
For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”

Glossary

Proverbs, Book of Sons and Daughters of God

Topics

God: Guide Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to

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