Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
that he may guard the paths of justice, and preserve the way of his sanctified.
New American Standard Bible
And He
King James Version
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
Holman Bible
and protect the way of His loyal followers.
International Standard Version
guarding the paths of the just and protecting the way of his faithful ones.
American Standard Version
That he may guard the paths of justice, And preserve the way of his saints.
Amplified
He guards the paths of justice;
And He preserves the way of His saints (believers).
Bible in Basic English
He keeps watch on the ways which are right, and takes care of those who have the fear of him.
Darby Translation
guarding the paths of just judgment and keeping the way of his godly ones.
Julia Smith Translation
To guard the paths of judgment, and he will watch the way of his godly ones.
King James 2000
He keeps the paths of justice, and preserves the way of his saints.
Lexham Expanded Bible
[in order] to guard paths of justice and keep the way of his faithful [ones].
Modern King James verseion
He keeps the paths of judgment, and guards the way of His saints.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He keepeth them in the right path, and preserveth the way of his saints.
NET Bible
to guard the paths of the righteous and to protect the way of his pious ones.
New Heart English Bible
that he may guard the paths of justice, and preserve the way of his holy ones.
The Emphasized Bible
To him that observeth the paths of justice, yea, the way of his men of lovingkindness, he doth guard.
Webster
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
World English Bible
that he may guard the paths of justice, and preserve the way of his saints.
Youngs Literal Translation
To keep the paths of judgment, And the way of His saints He preserveth.
Themes
God » Sustaining providence » Preserving the faithful
God's Promises » Of preservation » Preserving the faithful
Preservation » Sustaining providence » Preserving the faithful
Preservation » Who the lord preserves
divine Providence » Sustaining » Preserving the faithful
Sustaining providence » Preserving the faithful
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 2:8
Prayers for Proverbs 2:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Benefits Of Wisdom
7 He lays up sound wisdom for the upright, a shield to those who walk in integrity, 8 that he may guard the paths of justice, and preserve the way of his sanctified. 9 Then thou shall understand righteousness and justice and equity, [yea], every good path.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:9
He will keep the feet of his holy ones, but the wicked shall be put to silence in darkness, for by strength no man shall prevail.
Psalm 66:9
who holds our soul in life, and does not allow our feet to be moved.
Deuteronomy 33:3
Yea, he loves the people. All his sanctified are in thy hand, and they sat down at thy feet. He shall receive from thy words.
Deuteronomy 33:26-29
There is none like God, O Jeshurun, who rides upon the heavens for thy help, and in his excellency on the skies.
Psalm 1:6
For LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.
Psalm 23:3
He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Psalm 37:23-24
A man's goings are established by LORD, and he delights in his way.
Psalm 37:28
For LORD loves justice, and forsakes not his sanctified. They are preserved forever, but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
Psalm 37:31
The law of his God is in his heart. None of his steps shall slide.
Psalm 121:5-8
LORD is thy keeper. LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
Psalm 145:20
LORD preserves all those who love him, but he will destroy all the wicked.
Proverbs 3:21-24
My son, let them not depart from thine eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion,
Proverbs 8:20
I walk in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice,
Isaiah 35:9
No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast go up in it. They shall not be found there, but the redeemed shall walk [there].
Isaiah 49:9-10
saying to those who are bound, Go forth to those who are in darkness. Show yourselves. They shall feed in the ways, and their pasture shall be on all bare heights.
Jeremiah 32:40-41
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.
John 10:28-29
And I give them eternal life, and they will, no, not perish into the age, and not any will snatch them out of my hand.
1 Peter 1:5
men being kept by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Jude 1:24
Now to him who is able to keep them non-stumbling, and to present before his glory, unblemished in gladness,