Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 3:4
4Then you will find favor and high regard with God and people.
Proverbs 3:4 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
- New International Version (NIV)Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
- English Standard Version (ESV)So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man.
Context of Proverbs 3:4
2for 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. Then you will find favor and high regard with God and people. 5Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; 6in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight.
Read all of Proverbs 3Proverbs 3:4 word by word
וּמְצָא־חֵ֖ן וְשֵֽׂכֶל־ט֑וֹב בְּעֵינֵ֖י אֱלֹהִ֣ים וְאָדָֽם׃ פRead the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 3:4
- Genesis 39:2The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master.
- 1 Samuel 2:26By contrast, the boy Samuel grew in stature and in favor with the Lord and with people.
- Psalms 111:10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his instructions have good insight. His praise endures forever.
- Daniel 1:9God had granted Daniel kindness and compassion from the chief eunuch,
- Luke 2:52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with people.
- Acts 2:47praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
- Romans 14:18Whoever serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and receives human approval.
- Joshua 1:7Above all, be strong and very courageous to observe carefully the whole instruction my servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or the left, so that you will have success wherever you go.
Commentaries on Proverbs 3:4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4So shalt thou find favor - Thou shalt be acceptable to God, and thou shalt enjoy a sense of his approbation. And good understanding - Men shall weigh thy character and conduct; and by this appreciate thy motives, and give thee credit for sincerity and uprightness. Though religion is frequently persecuted, and religious people suffer at first where they are not fully known; yet a truly religious and benevolent character will in general be prized wherever…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4Compare Luke 2:52. These are the two conditions of true human growth.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-12The Lord blesses people who trust him and seek his guidance. His correction helps those who follow him.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 44. favour--grace, amiability (Pr 22:11; Psa 45:2); united with this, a good understanding--(Compare Margin), a discrimination, which secures success. in the sight ... man--such as God and man approve.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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