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I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice;

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Christ is Our Righteous Guide

Commentators widely identify the personified Wisdom in this verse as Jesus Christ. He is presented not as a distant lawgiver but as an active, personal guide. Scholars like John Gill note that Christ leads His people as a shepherd leads a flock or a parent teaches a child, actively walking with them in the correct path.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Proverbs 8:20

19th Century

Bishop

I lead in the way of righteousness. Compare to Psalms 37:23; also a prayer for such guidance, Psalms 119:33;[…

John Gill

John Gill

On Proverbs 8:20

17th Century

Pastor

I lead in the way of righteousness As a king his subjects, a shepherd his flock; as a guide to persons that are ignorant …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Proverbs 8:12–21

17th Century

Minister

Wisdom, here is Christ, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. It is Christ in the Word, and Christ in the heart; not only Christ r…