Proverbs 2:20 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 2:20-22 MSG (The Message)
So—join the company of good men and women, keep your feet on the tried-and-true paths. It’s the men who walk straight who will settle this land, the women with integrity who will last here. The corrupt will lose their lives; the dishonest will be gone for good.
Proverbs 2:20 KJV (King James Version)
That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, And keep the paths of the righteous.
Proverbs 2:20 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
So you will walk in the way of good men And keep to the paths of the righteous.
Proverbs 2:20 NCV (New Century Version)
But wisdom will help you be good and do what is right.
Proverbs 2:20 ASV (American Standard Version)
That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, And keep the paths of the righteous.
Proverbs 2:20 NIV (New International Version)
Thus you will walk in the ways of the good and keep to the paths of the righteous.
Proverbs 2:20 NKJV (New King James Version)
So you may walk in the way of goodness, And keep to the paths of righteousness.
Proverbs 2:20 AMP (Amplified Bible)
So you will walk in the way of good men [that is, those of personal integrity, moral courage and honorable character], And keep to the paths of the righteous.
Proverbs 2:20 NLT (New Living Translation)
So follow the steps of the good, and stay on the paths of the righteous.
Proverbs 2:20 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Follow those who follow wisdom and stay on the right path.
Proverbs 2:20 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
So you will walk in the way of the good and keep to the paths of the righteous.