King James Version
Proverbs 8:20 in the King James Version says “I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: lead: or, walk” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 8 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: lead: or, walk”
Proverbs 8:20 · KJV
Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: lead: or, walk
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“of righteousness”
H6666rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
“I lead”
H1980to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
“of judgment”
H4941properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
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