Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. New Living Translation They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble. English Standard Version Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble. Berean Standard Bible Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. King James Bible Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. New King James Version Then you will walk safely in your way, And your foot will not stumble. New American Standard Bible Then you will walk in your way securely, And your foot will not stumble. NASB 1995 Then you will walk in your way securely And your foot will not stumble. NASB 1977 Then you will walk in your way securely, And your foot will not stumble. Legacy Standard Bible Then you will walk in your way securely And your foot will not stumble. Amplified Bible Then you will walk on your way [of life] securely And your foot will not stumble. Christian Standard Bible Then you will go safely on your way; your foot will not stumble. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then you will go safely on your way; your foot will not stumble. American Standard Version Then shalt thou walk in thy way securely, And thy foot shall not stumble. Contemporary English Version You will walk safely and never stumble; English Revised Version Then shalt thou walk in thy way securely, and thy foot shall not stumble. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then you will go safely on your way, and you will not hurt your foot. Good News Translation You can go safely on your way and never even stumble. International Standard Version Then you will travel safely on your way, and your foot will not stumble. Majority Standard Bible Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. NET Bible Then you will walk on your way with security, and you will not stumble. New Heart English Bible Then you shall walk in your way securely, and your foot won't stumble. Webster's Bible Translation Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. World English Bible Then you shall walk in your way securely. Your foot won’t stumble. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThen you go your way confidently, "" And your foot does not stumble. Young's Literal Translation Then thou goest thy way confidently, And thy foot doth not stumble. Smith's Literal Translation Then shalt thou go thy way confidently, and thy foot shall not stumble. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen shalt thou walk confidently in thy way, and thy foot shall not stumble: Catholic Public Domain Version Then you shall walk confidently in your way, and your feet will not stumble. New American Bible Then you may go your way securely; your foot will never stumble; New Revised Standard Version Then you will walk on your way securely and your foot will not stumble. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen you shall walk in your way with hope and your foot shall not stumble. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And then you will walk your ways in hope and you will not stumble by your foot. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then shalt thou walk in thy way securely, And thou shalt not dash thy foot. Brenton Septuagint Translation that thou mayest go confidently in peace in all thy ways, and that thy foot may not stumble. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Blessings of Wisdom…22They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck. 23Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. 24When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.… Cross References Psalm 37:23-24 The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. / Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. Psalm 91:11-12 For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. / They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. Psalm 121:3 He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. Psalm 119:165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble. 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.” Psalm 18:36 You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way. Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you. Psalm 73:24 You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory. Isaiah 42:16 I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them. John 11:9-10 Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours of daylight? If anyone walks in the daytime, he will not stumble, because he sees by the light of this world. / But if anyone walks at night, he will stumble, because he has no light.” 1 John 2:10 Whoever loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no cause of stumbling in him. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Treasury of Scripture Then shall you walk in your way safely, and your foot shall not stumble. Proverbs 2:8 He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. Proverbs 4:12 When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble. Proverbs 10:9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. Jump to Previous Cause Confidently Dash Feet Foot Goest Safely Safety Securely Slipping Stumble Walk Way Won'tJump to Next Cause Confidently Dash Feet Foot Goest Safely Safety Securely Slipping Stumble Walk Way Won'tProverbs 3 1. various exhortations13. The gain of wisdom 27. Exhortation to goodness 33. the different state of the wicked and upright Then you will go on your way in safety This phrase emphasizes the promise of divine protection and guidance for those who adhere to wisdom and understanding. In the biblical context, "way" often symbolizes one's life journey or path. The assurance of safety is a recurring theme in Scripture, reflecting God's covenantal promise to protect His people. In Psalm 91:11-12, God promises to command His angels concerning His faithful ones, to guard them in all their ways. The cultural context of ancient Israel, with its treacherous roads and potential threats from bandits or wild animals, underscores the significance of this promise. Theologically, this safety is not merely physical but also spiritual, indicating a life aligned with God's will and purpose. and your foot will not stumble Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He wrote Proverbs to impart wisdom and understanding. 2. Israel The nation to whom the Proverbs were initially addressed, representing God's chosen people who were to live according to His wisdom and commandments. 3. The Path of Wisdom A metaphorical journey that represents living a life guided by God's wisdom, leading to safety and stability. Teaching Points The Assurance of SafetyWalking in God's wisdom provides a sense of security and protection. When we align our lives with His teachings, we can trust that He will guide us safely through life's challenges. Avoiding Spiritual Stumbling By adhering to God's wisdom, we are less likely to fall into sin or make poor decisions. This verse encourages us to seek divine guidance to prevent spiritual missteps. The Importance of Daily Guidance Just as we need daily physical sustenance, we require daily spiritual guidance. Regular engagement with Scripture helps us stay on the path of wisdom. Trust in God's Sovereignty Recognizing that God is in control allows us to walk confidently, knowing that He has a plan for our lives and will keep us from stumbling. Living with Purpose Walking in safety implies living with intentionality and purpose, guided by the principles of God's word, which leads to a fulfilling and meaningful life.Verse 23. - Then shall thou walk in thy way safely. The first of the promises of protection, which follow from vers. 23-26. He who keeps "sound wisdom and discretion" shall enjoy the greatest sense of security in all situations of life. Safely (lavetakh); either in confidence, as Vulgate fiducialiter, i.e. confidently, because of the sense of security (cf. LXX., πεποιθὼς ἐν εἰρήνῃ, and ver. 26); or in security: the adverb lavetakh is equivalent to betakh in Proverbs 1:30 and Proverbs 10:9. The allusion is obvious. As he who is accompanied by an escort proceeds on his way in safety, so you protected by God will pass your life in security; or, as Trapp, "Thou shalt ever go under a double guard, 'the peace of God' within thee (Philippians 4:7), and the 'power of God' without thee (1 Peter 1:5)." And thy foot shall not stumble; literally, and thou shall not strike thy foot. Stumble in the original is thiggoph, 2 singular kal future of nagaph, "to smite, .... strike against with the foot." So in Psalm 91:12. The Authorized Version, however, correctly gives the sense. The LXX., like the Authorized Version, makes "foot" the subject, Ὁ δὲ ποῦς σου σὺ μὴ προσκόψῃ, "(That) thy foot may not stumble." For a similar assurance, see Proverbs 4:12. The meaning is: You will not stumble, because you will be walking in the way of wisdom, which is free from stumbling blocks (Lapide). You will not fall into sin. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thenאָ֤ז (’āz) Adverb Strong's 227: At that time, place, therefore you will go תֵּלֵ֣ךְ (tê·lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk on your way דַּרְכֶּ֑ךָ (dar·ke·ḵā) Noun - common singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action in safety, לָבֶ֣טַח (lā·ḇe·ṭaḥ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 983: A place of refuge, safety, safely and your foot וְ֝רַגְלְךָ֗ (wə·raḡ·lə·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda will not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no stumble. תִגּֽוֹף׃ (ṯig·gō·wp̄) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5062: To push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict Links Proverbs 3:23 NIVProverbs 3:23 NLT Proverbs 3:23 ESV Proverbs 3:23 NASB Proverbs 3:23 KJV Proverbs 3:23 BibleApps.com Proverbs 3:23 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 3:23 Chinese Bible Proverbs 3:23 French Bible Proverbs 3:23 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 3:23 Then you shall walk in your way (Prov. 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