Proverbs 8 · Verse 20

Proverbs 8:20

I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
Proverbs 8:20, King James Version

Proverbs 8:20 in other translations

BSBI walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,
WEBI walk in the way of righteousness, in the middle of the paths of justice,
ASVI walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice;
YLTIn a path of righteousness I cause to walk, In midst of paths of judgment,
DARBYI walk in the path of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
BBEI go in the road of righteousness, in the way of right judging:
WebsterI lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment.

What does Proverbs 8:20 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 8:20-21
20-21. The courses in which wisdom leads conduct to a true present prosperity (Pr 23:5).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 20 I lead in the way of righteousness - Nothing but the teaching that comes from God by his word and Spirit can do this.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Proverbs 8:12-21

Wisdom, here is Christ, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge; it is Christ in the word, and Christ in the heart; not only Christ revealed to us, but Christ revealed in us. All prudence and skill are from the Lord. Through the redemption of Christ's precious blood, the riches of his grace abound in all wisdom and prudence. Man found out many inventions for ruin; God found one for our recovery. He…

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Proverbs 8:20 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

בְּאֹֽרַח\־be.'o.rach-in [the] path ofH734
צְדָקָ֥הtze.da.KahrighteousnessH6666
אֲהַלֵּ֑ך'a.ha.LekhI walkH1980
בְּ֝ת֗וֹךְbe.Tokhin [the] midst ofH8432
נְתִיב֥וֹתne.ti.Vot[the] pathways ofH5410
מִשְׁפָּֽט\׃mish.PatjusticeH4941

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Proverbs 8:20

  • John 10:27-28

    My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

  • Psalms 32:8

    I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

  • Deuteronomy 5:32

    Ye shall observe to do therefore as the Lord your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.

  • Proverbs 4:11-12

    I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.

  • Proverbs 6:22

    When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

  • Isaiah 2:3

    And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

  • Psalms 25:4-5

    Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

  • Proverbs 3:6

    In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

  • Psalms 23:3

    He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

  • Revelation 7:17

    For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

  • Isaiah 49:10

    They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.

  • John 10:3

    To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
lead. or, walk.
3:6; 4:11,12; 6:22; Ps 23:3; 25:4,5; 32:8; Isa 2:3; 49:10; 55:4
Joh 10:3,27,28; Re 7:17
in the.
4:25-27; De 5:32

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Context

  • Proverbs 8:19

    My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

  • Proverbs 8:20

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

  • Proverbs 8:21

    That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

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Proverbs 8:20 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Por vereda de justicia guiaré, por en medio de sendas de juicio;
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Je marche dans le chemin de la justice, au milieu des sentiers de juste jugement,
German
Elberfelder 1871		Ich wandle auf dem Pfade der Gerechtigkeit, mitten auf den Steigen des Rechts;
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		In viis justitiæ ambulo, in medio semitarum judicii: