Proverbs 3:22

Proverbs 3:22 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
• New International Version (NIV)they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck.
• English Standard Version (ESV)and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.
• New King James Version (NKJV)So they will be life to your soul And grace to your neck.

Context of Proverbs 3:22

20He used his knowledge to pour water from under the earth into the rivers and seas. He caused the clouds to send down rain. 21My child, always keep hold of wisdom and a good mind. Make sure that you keep them safe. They will give you strength in life. You will enjoy life, like a beautiful necklace that you wear. 23You will be safe as you travel through life. There will be no danger to make you fall down. 24When you lie down to sleep, you will not be afraid. You will sleep well with peace in your mind.

Proverbs 3:22 word by word

וְיִֽהְי֣וּ חַיִּ֣ים לְנַפְשֶׁ֑ךָ וְ֝חֵ֗ן לְגַרְגְּרֹתֶֽיךָ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• So shall they be lifeחַיִּיםchay · lifeH2416
• unto thy soulנֶ֫פֶשׁnephesh · soulH5315
• and graceחֵןchên · favorH2580
• to thy neckגַּרְגְּרוֹתgargerôth · neckH1621

Cross-references for Proverbs 3:22

• Proverbs 4:22They will give true life to anyone who takes hold of them. They will give health to your whole body.
• Isaiah 38:16Lord God, your promises give life to people. May they give life to my spirit. Please make me well again and let me live.
• John 12:49The words that I have spoken did not come from me myself. They came from the Father, who sent me. He told me what message I must speak. He told me the words I must say.
• Proverbs 1:9Their teaching will bring you honour, like a beautiful crown or a valuable necklace.

Commentaries on Proverbs 3:22

• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21-26Verses 21-26 Let us not suffer Christ's words to depart from us, but keep sound wisdom and discretion; then shall we walk safely in his ways. The natural life, and all that belongs to it, shall be under the protection of God's providence; the spiritual life, and all its interests, under the protection of his grace, so that we shall be kept from falling into sin or trouble.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 21-26This passage lists the benefits of common sense and discernment, which come from wisdom.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22-2422-24. assign reasons in their value for happiness and ornament, guidance and support in dangers, both when waking and sleeping.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 3:22

• Wisdom
• Young Men

In the dictionaries

• Acknowledge
• Choose
• Confidence
• Correction
• Devise
• Discretion
• Envy
• Grace
• Habitation
• Lowly

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