Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 3:17
17Her ways are pleasant, and all her paths, peaceful.
Proverbs 3:17 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
- New International Version (NIV)Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.
Context of Proverbs 3:17
15She is more precious than jewels; nothing you desire can equal her. 16Long life is in her right hand; in her left, riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant, and all her paths, peaceful. 18She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who hold on to her are happy. 19The Lord founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.
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דְּרָכֶ֥יהָ דַרְכֵי־נֹ֑עַם וְֽכָל־נְתִ֖יבוֹתֶ֣יהָ שָׁלֽוֹם׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 3:17
- Proverbs 2:10For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight you.
- Proverbs 22:18For it is pleasing if you keep them within you and if they are constantly on your lips.
- Psalms 19:10They are more desirable than gold — than an abundance of pure gold; and sweeter than honey dripping from a honeycomb.
- Psalms 63:3My lips will glorify you because your faithful love is better than life.
- Psalms 112:1Hallelujah! Happy is the person who fears the Lord, taking great delight in his commands.
- Psalms 119:14I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees as much as in all riches.
- Matthew 11:28“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
- Psalms 25:10All the Lord’s ways show faithful love and truth to those who keep his covenant and decrees.
- Psalms 37:11But the humble will inherit the land and will enjoy abundant prosperity.
- Psalms 119:165Abundant peace belongs to those who love your instruction; nothing makes them stumble.
- Isaiah 26:3You will keep the mind that is dependent on you in perfect peace, for it is trusting in you.
- Isaiah 57:19creating words of praise.” The Lord says, “Peace, peace to the one who is far or near, and I will heal him.
- Luke 1:79to shine on those who live in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
- Romans 5:1Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Philippians 4:8Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable — if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy — dwell on these things.
Commentaries on Proverbs 3:17
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17Her ways are ways of pleasantness - These blessings of true religion require little comment. They are well expressed by the poet in the following elegant verses: - "Wisdom Divine! Who tells the price Of Wisdom's costly merchandise? Wisdom to silver we prefer, And gold is dross compared to her. Her hands are fill'd with length of days, True riches, and immortal praise; Riches of Christ, on all bestow'd, And honor that descends from God. To purest joys she…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17“Ways” and “paths” describe the two kinds of roads, the “highway” and the “byway.” In both these he who was guided by Wisdom would walk securely.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13-20Verses 13-20 No precious jewels or earthly treasures are worthy to be compared with true wisdom, whether the concerns of time or eternity be considered. We must make wisdom our business; we must venture all in it, and be willing to part with all for it. This Wisdom is the Lord Jesus Christ and his salvation, sought and obtained by faith and prayer. Were it not for unbelief, remaining sinfulness, and carelessness, we should find all our ways pleasantness…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 16-1716-17. Wisdom personified as bringing the best blessings (compare Mt 6:33; 1Ti 4:8).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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