Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
To the end that thou walk in the way of good men, and, the paths of the righteous, that thou observe.
New American Standard Bible
And keep to the
King James Version
That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.
Holman Bible
and keep to the paths of the righteous.
International Standard Version
This is how you will walk in the way of good men and will keep to the paths of the righteous.
A Conservative Version
that thou may walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.
American Standard Version
That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, And keep the paths of the righteous.
Amplified
So you will walk in the way of good men [that is, those of personal integrity, moral courage and honorable character],
And keep to the paths of the righteous.
Bible in Basic English
So that you may go in the way of good men, and keep in the footsteps of the upright.
Darby Translation
that thou mayest walk in the way of the good, And keep the paths of the righteous.
Julia Smith Translation
So that thou shalt go in the way of the good, and thou shalt watch the paths of the just
King James 2000
That you may walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So that you will walk on the road of those who are good, and the paths of those who are righteous you shall keep.
Modern King James verseion
in order that you may walk in the way of good and keep the paths of the righteous.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Therefore walk thou in the good way, and keep the paths of the righteous.
NET Bible
So you will walk in the way of good people, and will keep on the paths of the righteous.
New Heart English Bible
that you may walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.
Webster
That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.
World English Bible
that you may walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.
Youngs Literal Translation
That thou dost go in the way of the good, And the paths of the righteous dost keep.
Themes
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Means of preservation from
Associations » Good » General references to good company
Companionship » General references to good company
Good » General references to good company
Understanding » What understanding does
Topics
Interlinear
Yalak
Towb
Shamar
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 2:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Benefits Of Wisdom
19 None who go in unto her, come back, neither attain they unto the paths of life: 20 To the end that thou walk in the way of good men, and, the paths of the righteous, that thou observe. 21 For, the upright, shall abide on the earth, - and, the men of integrity, shall remain therein;
Cross References
Hebrews 6:12
In order that, not slothful, ye may become, but imitators of them who, through faith and patience, were becoming heirs of the promises.
Psalm 119:63
Companion, am I, to all who revere thee, and to them who keep thy precepts.
Psalm 119:115
Depart from me, ye evil-doers, - that I may observe the commandments of my God.
Proverbs 13:20
He that walketh with the wise, becometh wise, but, the friend of dullards, becometh foolish.
Song of Songs 1:7-8
Tell me, thou loved of my soul! Where wilt thou pasture thy flock? Where wilt thou let them recline at noon? For why should I be as one that wrappeth a veil about her, by the flocks of thy companions?
Jeremiah 6:16
Thus saith Yahweh - Stand ye at the ways - and see, And ask for the paths of age-past times, Where is the good way? And walk therein, And ye shall find rest to your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein !