Proverbs 2:21 net — For the upright will reside in the land, and those with integrity will remain in it,

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"For the upright will reside in the land, and those with integrity will remain in it,"

— Proverbs 2:21, NET Bible

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Proverbs 2:21 in Other Translations

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KJV
“For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“For the upright shall dwell in the land, And the perfect shall remain in it. ”
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WEB
“For the upright will dwell in the land. The perfect will remain in it.”
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DRB
“For they that are upright, shall dwell in the earth; and the simple shall continue in it.”
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BBE
“For the upright will be living in the land, and the good will have it for their heritage.”
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KJVA
“For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.”
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Proverbs 2 — Context

For she has set her house by death, and her paths by the place of the departed spirits.

None who go in to her will return, nor will they reach the paths of life.

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.

Proverbs 2:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 2:21 say?

Proverbs 2:21 in the NET Bible reads: “For the upright will reside in the land, and those with integrity will remain in it,”

Where is Proverbs 2:21 in the Bible?

Proverbs 2:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 2, verse 21.

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 2:21.

What translation should I read Proverbs 2:21 in?

Proverbs 2:21 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 2:21?

Proverbs 2:21 reads (NET): “For the upright will reside in the land, and those with integrity will remain in 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.

Proverbs 2:21 net — For the upright will reside in the land, and those with integrity will remain in it,

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