7 He holds success in store for the upright,

he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,

8 for he guards the course of the just

and protects the way of his faithful ones.

9 Then you will understand what is right and just

and fair—every good path.

7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous:

He is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.

8 He keepeth the paths of judgment,

And preserveth the way of his saints.

9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment,

And equity; yea, every good path.

7 He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.

He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.

8 He guards the paths of the just

and protects those who are faithful to him.

9 Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair,

and you will find the right way to go.

7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;

He is a shield to those who walk uprightly;

8 He guards the paths of justice,

And preserves the way of His saints.

9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice,

Equity and every good path.

7 He stores up wisdom for those who are honest.

Like a shield he protects the innocent.

8 He makes sure that justice is done,

and he protects those who are loyal to him.

9 Then you will understand what is honest and fair

and what is the good and right thing to do.

7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright;

He is a shield to them that walk in integrity;

8 That he may guard the paths of justice,

And preserve the way of his saints.

9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness and justice,

And equity, yea, every good path.

7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to them that walk in integrity; 8 guarding the paths of just judgment and keeping the way of his godly ones. 9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness and judgment and equity: every good path.

7 He has reserved priceless wisdom for decent people. 

He is a shield for those who walk in integrity 

8 in order to guard those on paths of justice 

and to watch over the way of his godly ones. 

9 Then you will understand what is right and just and fair— 

every good course ⸤in life⸥. 

7 He stores up success for the upright;

He is a shield for those who live with integrity

8 so that He may guard the paths of justice

and protect the way of His loyal followers.

9 Then you will understand righteousness, justice,

and integrity—every good path.

7 he stores up sound wisdom for the upright;

he is a shield to those who walk blamelessly,

8 guarding the paths of justice

and preserving the way of his faithful ones.

9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice

and equity, every good path;

7 For the upright, he stores sound judgment, a shield for those who walk uprightly,

8 in order to guard paths of justice

and keep the way of his faithful ones.

9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice

and uprightness—every good course—

7 He stores up success for honest people.

He is like a shield to those who live without blame. He keeps them safe.

8 He guards the path of those who are honest.

He watches over the way of his faithful ones.

9 You will understand what is right and honest and fair.

You will understand the right way to live.

7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;

He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,

8 Guarding the paths of justice,

And He preserves the way of His godly ones.

9 Then you will discern righteousness and justice

And equity and every good course.