Proverbs 2:11

Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 2:11

BSB

Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you,

AKJV

Discretion shall preserve you, understanding shall keep you:

CPDV

then counsel must guard you, and prudence must serve you,

ERV

Discretion shall watch over thee, understanding shall keep thee:

NHEB

Discretion will watch over you. Understanding will keep you,

SMT

Meditation shall watch over thee, understanding shall guard thee:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 2:11

DiscretionH4209Noun FeminineshallpreserveH8104VerbtheeunderstandingH8394Noun MasculineshallkeepH5341Verbthee

Commentary for Proverbs 2:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 2:11

Summary

Sound judgment and reason provide constant protection

Event

Discretion shields one

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC