Proverbs 2:21

For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 2:21

BSB

For the upright will inhabit the land, and the blameless will remain in it;

AKJV

For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.

CPDV

For those who are upright shall live upon the earth, and the simple shall continue upon it.

ERV

For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.

NHEB

For the upright will dwell in the land. The perfect will remain in it.

SMT

For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the blameless shall remain in it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 2:21

FortheuprightH3477AdjectiveshalldwellH7931VerbinthelandH776Noun FeminineandtheperfectH8549AdjectiveshallremainH3498Verbinit

Commentary for Proverbs 2:21

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

Overview of Proverbs 2:21

Summary

Virtuous people inherit prosperity and permanence

Place

Land

Event

Righteous inherit the land

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC