Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, New Living Translation I walk in righteousness, in paths of justice. English Standard Version I walk in the way of righteousness, in the paths of justice, Berean Standard Bible I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, King James Bible I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: New King James Version I traverse the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice, New American Standard Bible “I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice, NASB 1995 “I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice, NASB 1977 “I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice, Legacy Standard Bible I walk in the path of righteousness, In the midst of the pathways of justice, Amplified Bible “I, [Wisdom, continuously] walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice, Christian Standard Bible I walk in the ways of righteousness, along the paths of justice, Holman Christian Standard Bible I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, American Standard Version I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice; Contemporary English Version I always do what is right, English Revised Version I walk in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: GOD'S WORD® Translation I walk in the way of righteousness, on the paths of justice, Good News Translation I walk the way of righteousness; I follow the paths of justice, International Standard Version I walk on the way of righteousness, along paths that are just, Majority Standard Bible I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, NET Bible I walk in the path of righteousness, in the pathway of justice, New Heart English Bible I walk in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice; Webster's Bible Translation I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment. World English Bible I walk in the way of righteousness, in the middle of the paths of justice, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI cause to walk in a path of righteousness, "" In midst of paths of judgment, Young's Literal Translation In a path of righteousness I cause to walk, In midst of paths of judgment, Smith's Literal Translation I shall go in the way of justice, in the midst of the beaten paths of judgment: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI walk in the way of justice, in the midst of the paths of judgment, Catholic Public Domain Version I walk in the way of justice, in the midst of the paths of judgment, New American Bible On the way of righteousness I walk, along the paths of justice, New Revised Standard Version I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I walk in the way of righteousness and within the streets of judgment OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice; Brenton Septuagint Translation I walk in ways of righteousness, and am conversant with the paths of judgement; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Excellence of Wisdom…19My fruit is better than gold, pure gold, and my harvest surpasses choice silver. 20I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, 21bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full.… Cross References Psalm 23:3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. 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. Psalm 25:9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way. Isaiah 48:17 Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go. Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Isaiah 26:7 The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright. Psalm 37:23 The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. 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 119:35 Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight. Isaiah 58:11 The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. Matthew 7:14 But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Romans 8:14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 1 Corinthians 1:30 It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. Ephesians 5:8-9 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. Treasury of Scripture I lead in the way of righteousness, in the middle of the paths of judgment: lead or walk Proverbs 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 4:11,12 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths… Proverbs 6:22 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. in the Proverbs 4:25-27 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee… Deuteronomy 5:32 Ye shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. Jump to Previous Cause Judging Judgment Justice Lead Midst Path Paths Right Righteousness Road Walk WayJump to Next Cause Judging Judgment Justice Lead Midst Path Paths Right Righteousness Road Walk WayProverbs 8 1. the fame6. and evidence of wisdom 10. The excellence 12. the nature 15. the power 18. the riches 22. and the eternity of wisdom 32. Wisdom is to be desired for the blessedness it brings in the way The term "in the way" refers to a path or course of life. The Hebrew word "דֶּרֶךְ" (derek) is used here, which can mean a road, journey, or manner of living. In the biblical context, "the way" often symbolizes the moral and ethical path that one should follow. It is a metaphor for the righteous life that aligns with God's commandments. This phrase emphasizes that wisdom is found along the path of righteousness, suggesting that those who pursue a life of integrity and virtue will encounter wisdom. of righteousness along the paths of justice Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I walkאֲהַלֵּ֑ך (’ă·hal·lêḵ) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk in the way בְּאֹֽרַח־ (bə·’ō·raḥ-) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 734: A well-trodden road, a caravan of righteousness, צְדָקָ֥ה (ṣə·ḏā·qāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively along בְּ֝ת֗וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre the paths נְתִיב֥וֹת (nə·ṯî·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 5410: Path, pathway of justice, מִשְׁפָּֽט׃ (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style Links Proverbs 8:20 NIVProverbs 8:20 NLT Proverbs 8:20 ESV Proverbs 8:20 NASB Proverbs 8:20 KJV Proverbs 8:20 BibleApps.com Proverbs 8:20 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 8:20 Chinese Bible Proverbs 8:20 French Bible Proverbs 8:20 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 8:20 I walk in the way of righteousness (Prov. 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