Proverbs 8:20

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 8:20 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice;
Proverbs 8:20 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
20I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice;

What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The courses in which wisdom leads conduct to a true present prosperity (Pro 23:5).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“lead: or, walk, Pro 3:6, Pro 4:11, Pro 4:12, Pro 6:22; Psa 23:3, Psa 25:4, Psa 25:5, Psa 32:8; Isa 2:3, Isa 49:10, Isa 55:4; Joh 10:3, Joh 10:27, Joh 10:28; Rev 7:17 in the: Pro 4:25-27; Deu 5:32 Proverbs 8:21”
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