King James Version
Proverbs 2:8 in the King James Version says “He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.”
Proverbs 2:8 · KJV
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.
When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
KJV Study — Public Domain
“He keepeth”
H5341to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
“of judgment”
H4941properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
“the way”
H1870a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
“and preserveth”
H8104properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
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