“He will guard the salvation of the upright, etc. Virtues are related to each other, righteousness and simplicity, nor can they be separated from each other. Hence, wisdom does not seek one of them without the other; but in whomsoever both are found, these it guards and protects. Finally, of the blessed Job it is said…”
Bede, 8th c. — Commentary on Proverbs
Original
7He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
Modern
Preparing…
Teens
Preparing…
Kids
Preparing…
In context
5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
— Proverbs 2:7 —
8He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
9Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.