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Proverbs 2:7-8 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 2 · verses 7–8 · King James Version
7He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. 8He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.Proverbs 2:7-8 · King James Version
Proverbs 2:7-8 in context
5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
7He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
8He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
9Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.
10When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
Cross references
- James 3:15-17
- Proverbs 30:5
- Psalms 84:11
- 1 Corinthians 3:18-19
- Psalms 23:3
- 1 Samuel 2:9
- John 10:28-29
- Psalms 145:20
Key words (Strong's)
- preservethshâmarproperly, to hedge aboutH8104 →
- righteousyâshârstraightH3477 →
- judgmentmishpâṭproperly, a verdict pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree divine…H4941 →
- bucklermâgêna shieldH4043 →
- keepethnâtsarto guard, in a good sense or a bad oneH5341 →
- wisdomtûwshîyâhsupport or abilityH8454 →
- pathsʼôracha well-trodden roadH734 →
- walkhâlakto walkH1980 →
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