Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 3:2
2for they will bring you many days, a full life, and well-being.
Proverbs 3:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
- New International Version (NIV)for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.
- English Standard Version (ESV)for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.
- New King James Version (NKJV)For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you.
Context of Proverbs 3:2
1My son, don’t forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commands; for they will bring you many days, a full life, and well-being. 3Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. 4Then you will find favor and high regard with God and people.
Read all of Proverbs 3Proverbs 3:2 word by word
כִּ֤י אֹ֣רֶךְ יָ֭מִים וּשְׁנ֣וֹת חַיִּ֑ים וְ֝שָׁל֗וֹם יוֹסִ֥יפוּ לָֽךְ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 3:2
- Proverbs 3:16Long life is in her right hand; in her left, riches and honor.
- Proverbs 4:10Listen, my son. Accept my words, and you will live many years.
- Proverbs 9:11For by me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
- Job 5:26You will approach the grave in full vigor, as a stack of sheaves is gathered in its season.
- Psalms 34:11Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
- Psalms 91:16I will satisfy him with a long life and show him my salvation.
- Psalms 128:6and will see your children’s children! Peace be with Israel.
- Ephesians 6:1Children, obey your parents in the Lord, because this is right.
- 1 Timothy 4:8For the training of the body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
- Psalms 21:4He asked you for life, and you gave it to him — length of days forever and ever.
- Proverbs 3:17Her ways are pleasant, and all her paths, peaceful.
- Psalms 119:165Abundant peace belongs to those who love your instruction; nothing makes them stumble.
- Isaiah 32:17The result of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.
- Isaiah 57:19creating words of praise.” The Lord says, “Peace, peace to the one who is far or near, and I will heal him.
- Romans 5:1Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Romans 14:17for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Commentaries on Proverbs 3:2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2For length of days - Three eminent blessings are promised here: ימים ארך orech yamim, long days; חיים שנות shenoth chaiyim, years of lives; 3. שלום shalom, prosperity; i.e. health, long life, and abundance.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2Three words carry on the chain of blessings: (1) “Length of days” (see the Psalm 91:16 note); (2) “Years of life,” i. e., of a life worth living (compare Psalm 30:5; Psalm 42:8); (3) “Peace,” tranquility inward and outward, the serenity of life continuing through old age until death. Compare 1 Timothy 4:8.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2People who follow God's laws often live longer. Wickedness usually harms both body and mind. However, sometimes evil people live longer than good people (Ecclesiastes 7:15–18).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. length ... life--often promised as blessings (Psa 21:4; 91:16). peace--includes prosperity (Psa 125:5). add--abound to thee.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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