Proverbs 2:7–8
Proverbs 2:7–8 — The New International Version (NIV)
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.
Proverbs 2:7–8 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
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.
Proverbs 2:7–8 — New Living Translation (NLT)
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.
Proverbs 2:7–8 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
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.
Proverbs 2:7–8 — New Century Version (NCV)
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.
Proverbs 2:7–8 — American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Proverbs 2:7–8 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
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.
Proverbs 2:7–8 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
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.
Proverbs 2:7–8 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
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.
Proverbs 2:7–8 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
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.
Proverbs 2:7–8 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
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.
Proverbs 2:7–8 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
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.
Proverbs 2:7–8 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
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.