Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Thus you will walk in the ways of the good and keep to the paths of the righteous. New Living Translation So follow the steps of the good, and stay on the paths of the righteous. English Standard Version So you will walk in the way of the good and keep to the paths of the righteous. Berean Standard Bible So you will follow in the ways of the good, and keep to the paths of the righteous. King James Bible That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. New King James Version So you may walk in the way of goodness, And keep to the paths of righteousness. New American Standard Bible So you will walk in the way of good people And keep to the paths of the righteous. NASB 1995 So you will walk in the way of good men And keep to the paths of the righteous. NASB 1977 So you will walk in the way of good men, And keep to the paths of the righteous. Legacy Standard Bible So that you will walk in the way of good men And keep to the paths of the righteous. Amplified Bible So you will walk in the way of good men [that is, those of personal integrity, moral courage and honorable character], And keep to the paths of the righteous. Christian Standard Bible So follow the way of the good, and keep to the paths of the righteous. Holman Christian Standard Bible So follow the way of good people, and keep to the paths of the righteous. American Standard Version That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, And keep the paths of the righteous. Contemporary English Version Follow the example of good people and live an honest life. English Revised Version That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. GOD'S WORD® Translation So walk in the way of good people and stay on the paths of righteous people. Good News Translation So you must follow the example of good people and live a righteous life. International Standard Version This is how you will walk in the way of good men and will keep to the paths of the righteous. Majority Standard Bible So you will follow in the ways of the good, and keep to the paths of the righteous. NET Bible So you will walk in the way of good people, and will keep on the paths of the righteous. New Heart English Bible that you may walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. Webster's Bible Translation That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. World English Bible Therefore walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThat you go in the way of the good, "" And keep the paths of the righteous. Young's Literal Translation That thou dost go in the way of the good, And the paths of the righteous dost keep. Smith's Literal Translation So that thou shalt go in the way of the good, and thou shalt watch the paths of the just. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat thou mayst walk in a good way: and mayst keep the paths of the just. Catholic Public Domain Version So may you walk in the good way, and keep to the difficult paths of the just. New American Bible Thus you may walk in the way of the good, and keep to the paths of the just. New Revised Standard Version Therefore walk in the way of the good, and keep to the paths of the just. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore you must walk in the way of good men and keep the path of the righteous. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Walk therefore in the way of the good and keep the way of the righteous ones OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, And keep the paths of the righteous. Brenton Septuagint Translation For had they gone in good paths, they would have found the paths of righteousness easy. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Benefits of Wisdom…19None who go to her return or negotiate the paths of life. 20So you will follow in the ways of the good, and keep to the paths of the righteous. 21For the upright will inhabit the land, and the blameless will remain in it;… Cross References Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. Psalm 23:3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. Ephesians 5:8-10 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, / for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. / Test and prove what pleases the Lord. Isaiah 30:21 And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.” 1 Peter 2:21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: Jeremiah 6:16 This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’ Colossians 1:10 so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, Psalm 37:23 The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. Romans 6:4 We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life. Isaiah 35:8 And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it—only those who walk in the Way—and fools will not stray onto it. Galatians 5:16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Psalm 119:9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word. Treasury of Scripture That you may walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. Proverbs 13:20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. Psalm 119:63,115 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts… Song of Solomon 1:7,8 Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flock to rest at noon: for why should I be as one that turneth aside by the flocks of thy companions? … Jump to Previous Footsteps Good Mayest Paths Righteous Upright Walk Way WaysJump to Next Footsteps Good Mayest Paths Righteous Upright Walk Way WaysProverbs 2 1. wisdom promises godliness to her children10. and safety from evil company 20. and direction in good ways So you will follow The phrase "so you will follow" implies a deliberate choice and action. In Hebrew, the word often translated as "follow" is "halak," which means to walk or to go. This suggests a continuous journey or lifestyle rather than a single act. The implication is that wisdom and understanding, as discussed in the preceding verses, lead one to actively choose a path aligned with godly principles. This is a call to discipleship, where one consciously decides to emulate the lives of those who are considered righteous and good in the eyes of God. in the ways of good men and keep to the paths of the righteous Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Soלְמַ֗עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent you will follow תֵּ֭לֵךְ (tê·lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk in the ways בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ (bə·ḏe·reḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action of good men, טוֹבִ֑ים (ṭō·w·ḇîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good and keep to תִּשְׁמֹֽר׃ (tiš·mōr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to the paths וְאָרְח֖וֹת (wə·’ā·rə·ḥō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 734: A well-trodden road, a caravan of the righteous. צַדִּיקִ֣ים (ṣad·dî·qîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6662: Just, righteous Links Proverbs 2:20 NIVProverbs 2:20 NLT Proverbs 2:20 ESV Proverbs 2:20 NASB Proverbs 2:20 KJV Proverbs 2:20 BibleApps.com Proverbs 2:20 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 2:20 Chinese Bible Proverbs 2:20 French Bible Proverbs 2:20 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 2:20 That you may walk in the way (Prov. 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