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Proverbs 2:8

Proverbs 2:8
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

He keepeth the paths of judgment,.... That is, the Lord keeps them; he does that which is just and right himself, in the course of his providence, and in the methods of his grace; and as he guides the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

saints - The devout and God-fearing. Compare Psa 85:8 etc. The occurrence of the word here, in a book that became more and more prominent as prophetic utterances ceased, probably helped to determine…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 2:1-9

Job had asked, long before this, Where shall wisdom be found? Whence cometh wisdom? (Job 28:12, Job 28:20) and he had given this general answer (v. 23), God knoweth the place of it; but Solomon here…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

He keepeth Lit. to keep, which may mean, for them (those that walk in integrity) to keep, that they may keep, R.V. marg. But it is better to retain God as the subject still, and at the same time to…