Proverbs 2:20 cpdv — So may you walk in the good way, and keep to the difficult paths of the just.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"So may you walk in the good way, and keep to the difficult paths of the just."

— Proverbs 2:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Proverbs 2 — Context

17

and who leaves behind the Guide of her youth,

18

and who has forgotten the covenant of her God. For her household inclines toward death, and her paths toward Hell.

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All those who enter to her will not return again, nor will they take hold of the paths of life.

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So may you walk in the good way, and keep to the difficult paths of the just.

21

For those who are upright shall live upon the earth, and the simple shall continue upon it.

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Yet truly, the impious shall perish from the earth, and those who act unjustly shall be taken away from it.

Proverbs 2:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 2:20 say?
Proverbs 2:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “So may you walk in the good way, and keep to the difficult paths of the just.”
Where is Proverbs 2:20 in the Bible?
Proverbs 2:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 2, verse 20.
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.
What translation should I read Proverbs 2:20 in?
Proverbs 2:20 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?
Proverbs 2:20 reads (CPDV): “So may you walk in the good way, and keep to the difficult paths of the just.” 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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