Proverbs 2:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 2:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 2:8 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 2:8 — KJV
“He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.”
— Proverbs 2:8 (KJV)
Proverbs 2:8 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 2:8
“The way of peace they know not; and there is no judgment in their goings: they have made them crooked paths: whosoever goeth therein shall not know peace. judgment: or, right”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 2:8: paths, judgment, way
“I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: lead: or, walk”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 2:8: paths, judgment, way
“The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 2:8: keepeth, preserveth, way
“For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 2:8: judgment, way
“Therefore thou shalt love the LORD thy God, and keep his charge, and his statutes, and his judgments, and his commandments, alway.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 2:8: judgment, way
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