Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
This is how you will walk in the way of good men and will keep to the paths of the righteous.
New American Standard Bible
And keep to the
King James Version
That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.
Holman Bible
and keep to the paths of the righteous.
A Conservative Version
that thou may walk in the way of good men, and keep 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.
Amplified
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.
Bible in Basic English
So that you may go in the way of good men, and keep in the footsteps of the upright.
Darby Translation
that thou mayest walk in the way of the good, And keep the paths of the righteous.
Julia Smith Translation
So that thou shalt go in the way of the good, and thou shalt watch the paths of the just
King James 2000
That you may walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So that you will walk on the road of those who are good, and the paths of those who are righteous you shall keep.
Modern King James verseion
in order that you may walk in the way of good and keep the paths of the righteous.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Therefore walk thou in the good way, and keep 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.
The Emphasized Bible
To the end that thou walk in the way of good men, and, the paths of the righteous, that thou observe.
Webster
That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.
World English Bible
that you may walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.
Youngs Literal Translation
That thou dost go in the way of the good, And the paths of the righteous dost keep.
Themes
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Means of preservation from
Associations » Good » General references to good company
Companionship » General references to good company
Good » General references to good company
Understanding » What understanding does
Topics
Interlinear
Yalak
Towb
Shamar
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 2:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Benefits Of Wisdom
19 None who go to her return, nor do they reach the paths of life. 20 This is how you will walk in the way of good men and will keep to the paths of the righteous. 21 For the upright will live in the land, and people of integrity will remain in it.
Cross References
Hebrews 6:12
Then, instead of being lazy, you will imitate those who are inheriting the promises through faith and patience.
Psalm 119:63
I am united with all who fear you, and with everyone who keeps your precepts.
Psalm 119:115
Leave me, you who practice evil, that I may observe the commands of my God.
Proverbs 13:20
Whoever keeps company with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.
Song of Songs 1:7-8
Tell me, you whom I love, where do you graze your flock? Where do you make your flock lie down at noon? Why should I be considered a veiled woman beside the flocks of your companions?
Jeremiah 6:16
This is what the LORD says: "Stand beside the roads and watch. Ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is. Walk in it and find rest for yourselves. But they said, "We won't walk in it!'
3 John 1:11
Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The person who does what is good is from God. The person who does what is evil has never seen God.