Proverbs 2:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 2:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 2:9 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 2:9 — KJV
“Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.”
— Proverbs 2:9 (KJV)
Proverbs 2:9 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 2:9
“Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 2:9: then, shalt, judgment
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 2:9: shalt, righteousness, judgment
“Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 2:9: then, yea, good
“And every firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb; and if thou wilt not redeem it, then thou shalt break his neck: and all the firstborn of man among thy children shalt thou redeem. lamb: or, kid”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 2:9: then, shalt, every
“Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 2:9: then, understand, every
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