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Proverbs 2:8
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KJ21
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of His saints.
ASV
That he may guard the paths of justice, And preserve the way of his saints.
AMP
He guards the paths of justice; And He preserves the way of His saints (believers).
AMPC
That He may guard the paths of justice; yes, He preserves the way of His saints.
BRG
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
CSB
so that he may guard the paths of justice and protect the way of his faithful followers.
CSBA
so that he may guard the paths of justice and protect the way of his faithful followers.
CEB
He protects the paths of justice and guards the way of those who are loyal to him.
CJB
in order to guard the courses of justice and preserve the way of those faithful to him.
CEV
God sees that justice is done, and he watches over everyone who is faithful to him.
DARBY
guarding the paths of just judgment and keeping the way of his godly ones.
DRA
Keeping the paths of justice, and guarding the ways of saints.
ERV
He makes sure that people are treated fairly. He watches over his loyal followers.
EASY
He protects the lives of righteous people. He takes care of people who serve him faithfully.
EHV
He protects those who walk on paths of justice. He guards the way of his favored ones.
ESV
guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of his saints.
ESVUK
guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of his saints.
EXB
He ·makes sure that justice is done [L guards the path of justice], and he protects those who are loyal to him.
GNV
That they may keep the ways of judgment: and he preserveth the way of his Saints).
GW
in order to guard those on paths of justice and to watch over the way of his godly ones.
GNT
He protects those who treat others fairly, and guards those who are devoted to him.
HCSB
so that He may guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His loyal followers.
ICB
He guards those who are fair to others. He protects those who are loyal to him.
ISV
guarding the paths of the just and protecting the way of his faithful ones.
JUB
keeping the paths of judgment and the way of his merciful ones.
KJV
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
AKJV
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
LSB
To guard the paths of justice, And He keeps the way of His holy ones.
LEB
in order to guard paths of justice and keep the way of his faithful ones.
TLB
He grants good sense to the godly—his saints. He is their shield, protecting them and guarding their pathway.
MSG
And here’s why: God gives out Wisdom free, is plainspoken in Knowledge and Understanding. He’s a rich mine of Common Sense for those who live well, a personal bodyguard to the candid and sincere. He keeps his eye on all who live honestly, and pays special attention to his loyally committed ones.
MEV
He keeps the paths of justice, and preserves the way of His saints.
NOG
in order to guard those on paths of justice and to watch over the way of his godly ones.
NABRE
Guarding the paths of justice, protecting the way of his faithful ones,
NASB
Guarding the paths of justice, And He watches over the way of His godly ones.
NASB1995
Guarding the paths of justice, And He preserves the way of His godly ones.
NCB
for he guards the paths of justice and keeps watch over the way of his faithful ones.
NCV
He makes sure that justice is done, and he protects those who are loyal to him.
NET
to guard the paths of the righteous and to protect the way of his pious ones.
NIRV
He guards the path of those who are honest. He watches over the way of his faithful ones.
NIV
for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.
NIVUK
for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.
NKJV
He guards the paths of justice, And preserves the way of His saints.
NLV
He watches over the right way, and He keeps safe the way of those who belong to Him.
NLT
He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him.
NRSVA
guarding the paths of justice and preserving the way of his faithful ones.
NRSVACE
guarding the paths of justice and preserving the way of his faithful ones.
NRSVCE
guarding the paths of justice and preserving the way of his faithful ones.
NRSVUE
guarding the paths of justice and preserving the way of his faithful ones.
OJB
He keepeth the orkhot mishpat, and is shomer over the derech of His Chasidim.
RGT
that they may keep the ways of judgment. And He preserves the way of His saints)
RSV
guarding the paths of justice and preserving the way of his saints.
RSVCE
guarding the paths of justice and preserving the way of his saints.
TLV
He guards the paths of justice, and protects the way of His kedoshim.
VOICE
God protects the paths of those who pursue justice, watching over the lives of those who keep faith with Him.
WEB
that he may guard the paths of justice, and preserve the way of his saints.
WYC
And he shall keep (safe) the paths of rightwiseness, and he shall keep (safe) the ways of holy men.
YLT
To keep the paths of judgment, And the way of His saints He preserveth.
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