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Proverbs 2:20-1953 kjv — That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the l…

King James Version

20

That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.

21

For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.

22

But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.

— Proverbs 2:20-1953, King James Version

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Proverbs 2:20-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, And keep the paths of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, And the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the land, And the treacherous shall be rooted out of it. ”

  • WEB

    “that you may walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. For the upright will dwell in the land. The perfect will remain in it. But the wicked will be cut off from the land. The treacherous will be rooted out of it.”

  • NET

    “So you will walk in the way of good people, and will keep on the paths of the righteous. For the upright will reside in the land, and those with integrity will remain in it, but the wicked will be removed from the land, and the treacherous will be torn away from it.”

  • DRB

    “That thou mayst walk in a good way: and mayst keep the paths of the just. For they that are upright, shall dwell in the earth; and the simple shall continue in it. But the wicked shall be destroyed from the earth: and they that do unjustly, shall be taken away from it. ”

  • BBE

    “So that you may go in the way of good men, and keep in the footsteps of the upright. For the upright will be living in the land, and the good will have it for their heritage. But sinners will be cut off from the land, and those whose acts are false will be uprooted.”

  • KJVA

    “That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it. ”

Proverbs 2 — Context

17

Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God.

18

For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead.

19

None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life.

20

That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.

21

For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.

22

But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.

Proverbs 2:20-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 2:20-1953 say?
Proverbs 2:20-1953 in the King James Version reads: “That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it. ”
Where is Proverbs 2:20-1953 in the Bible?
Proverbs 2:20-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 2, verses 20–1953.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 2:20-1953.
What translation should I read Proverbs 2:20-1953 in?
Proverbs 2:20-1953 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 2:20-1953?
Proverbs 2:20-1953 reads (KJV): “That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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