Proverbs 2:9 bbe — Then you will have knowledge of righteousness and right acting, and upright behaviour, even of every good way.

Bible in Basic English

"Then you will have knowledge of righteousness and right acting, and upright behaviour, even of every good way."

— Proverbs 2:9, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 2:9 in Other Translations

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Proverbs 2 — Context

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For the Lord gives wisdom; out of his mouth come knowledge and reason:

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He has salvation stored up for the upright, he is a breastplate to those in whom there is no evil;

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He keeps watch on the ways which are right, and takes care of those who have the fear of him.

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Then you will have knowledge of righteousness and right acting, and upright behaviour, even of every good way.

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For wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasing to your soul;

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Wise purposes will be watching over you, and knowledge will keep you;

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Giving you salvation from the evil man, from those whose words are false;

Proverbs 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 2:9 say?
Proverbs 2:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then you will have knowledge of righteousness and right acting, and upright behaviour, even of every good way.”
Where is Proverbs 2:9 in the Bible?
Proverbs 2:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 2, verse 9.
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 2:9.
What translation should I read Proverbs 2:9 in?
Proverbs 2:9 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 2:9?
Proverbs 2:9 reads (BBE): “Then you will have knowledge of righteousness and right acting, and upright behaviour, even of every good way.” 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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