Proverbs 2:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 2:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 2:20 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 2:20 — KJV
“That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.”
— Proverbs 2:20 (KJV)
Proverbs 2:20 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 2:20
“In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 2:20: mayest, walk, way
“And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself: prosper: or, do wisely”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 2:20: mayest, walk, way
“I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: lead: or, walk”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 2:20: walk, way, men
“Therefore thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 2:20: walk, way, men
“For if ye shall diligently keep all these commandments which I command you, to do them, to love the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, and to cleave unto him;”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 2:20: walk, way, men
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