Proverbs 2:8

8 for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.

Proverbs 2:8 in Other Translations

8 He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.

8 guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of his saints.

8 He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him.

8 He keeps his eye on all who live honestly, and pays special attention to his loyally committed ones.

8 so that He may guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His loyal followers.

Proverbs 2:8 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 2:8

He keepeth the paths of judgment
That is, the Lord keeps them; he does that which is just and right himself, in the course of his providence, and in the methods of his grace; and as he guides the feet of his people in the ways of righteousness and holiness, he keeps them there from turning out of them. The words may be rendered, "to keep the paths of judgment" ^F17; and so expresses the end, fruit, and effect of the Lord's being a buckler to them, as he is said to be in ( Proverbs 2:7 ) : he is their shield and protection, so as either to keep them in the right ways in which they should go; or that they might studiously observe them, and keep walking therein, without stumbling in them, or declining from them; and preserveth the way of his saints;
to whom he has been kind and bountiful; or who have been merciful, liberal, and generous to others; who having partook of the grace of God themselves, are useful to men: the Targum calls them "righteous ones". These the Lord preserves by his power and grace, in the way in which he has led them, and which is his own way, safe to his kingdom and glory: for none of his saints, his holy and righteous ones, shall ever perish; the way in which he directs them, and in which he keeps them, leads to everlasting life; see ( 1 Samuel 2:9 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

F17 (runl) "ad custodiendum", Pagninus, Montanus; "ad servandum", Baynus, Schultens.

Proverbs 2:8 In-Context

6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

7 He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,

8 for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.

9 Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path.

10 For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

Cross References

• 1. 1 Samuel 2:9; S Psalms 18:25; S Psalms 97:10; Psalms 66:9