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Proverbs 3:17
17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
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 rubies; and all the things thou canst desire are not equal unto her. 16Length of days is in her right hand; in her left hand riches and honour. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her; and happy is he that retaineth her. 19Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens.
Read all of Proverbs 3Proverbs 3:17 word by word
דְּרָכֶ֥יהָ דַרְכֵי־נֹ֑עַם וְֽכָל־נְתִ֖יבוֹתֶ֣יהָ שָׁלֽוֹם׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 3:17
- Proverbs 2:10When wisdom entereth into thy heart and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul,
- Proverbs 22:18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee: they shall be together fitted on thy lips.
- Psalms 19:10They are more precious than gold, yea, than much fine gold; and sweeter than honey and the dropping of the honeycomb.
- Psalms 63:3For thy loving-kindness is better than life: my lips shall praise thee.
- Psalms 112:1Hallelujah! Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
- Psalms 119:14I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as [much as] in all wealth.
- Matthew 11:28Come to me, all ye who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest.
- Psalms 25:10All the paths of Jehovah are loving-kindness and truth for such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
- Psalms 37:11But the meek shall possess the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of prosperity.
- Psalms 119:165Great peace have they that love thy law, and nothing doth stumble them.
- Isaiah 26:3Thou wilt keep in perfect peace the mind stayed [on thee], for he confideth in thee.
- Isaiah 57:19I create the fruit of the lips: peace, peace to him [that is] afar off, and to him [that is] nigh, saith Jehovah; and I will heal him.
- Luke 1:79to shine upon them who were sitting in darkness and in [the] shadow of death, to guide our feet into [the] way of peace.
- Romans 5:1Therefore having been justified on the principle of faith, we have peace towards God through our Lord Jesus Christ;
- Philippians 4:8For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things [are] true, whatsoever things [are] noble, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] amiable, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue and if any praise, think 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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