Proverbs 14:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 14:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 14:2 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 14:2 — KJV
“He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.”
— Proverbs 14:2 (KJV)
Proverbs 14:2 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:2
“[A Song of degrees.] Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:2: walketh, feareth, lord
“Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:2: walketh, uprightness, perverse
“He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil; righteously: Heb. in righteousnesses uprightly: Heb. uprightnesses oppressions: or, deceits blood: Heb. bloods”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:2: walketh, uprightness, despiseth
“Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:2: walketh, feareth, lord
“Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:2: walketh, perverse, ways
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