God’s Word Translation
Proverbs 3:17
17⌞Wisdom’s⌟ ways are pleasant ways, and all its paths lead to 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
15⌞Wisdom⌟ is more precious than jewels, and all your desires cannot equal it. 16Long life is in ⌞wisdom’s⌟ right hand. In ⌞wisdom’s⌟ left hand are riches and honor. ⌞Wisdom’s⌟ ways are pleasant ways, and all its paths lead to peace. 18⌞Wisdom⌟ is a tree of life for those who take firm hold of it. Those who cling to it are blessed. 19By Wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of 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
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 3:17
- Proverbs 2:10Wisdom will come into your heart. Knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
- Proverbs 22:18It is pleasant if you keep them in mind ⌞so that⌟ they will be on the tip of your tongue,
- Psalms 19:10They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.
- Psalms 63:3My lips will praise you because your mercy is better than life ⌞itself⌟.
- Psalms 112:1Hallelujah! Blessed is the person who fears the Lord and is happy to obey his commands.
- Psalms 119:14I find joy in the way ⌞shown by⌟ your written instructions more than I find joy in all kinds of riches.
- Matthew 11:28“Come to me, all who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.
- Psalms 25:10Every path of the Lord is ⌞one of⌟ mercy and truth for those who cling to his promise and written instructions.
- Psalms 37:11Oppressed people will inherit the land and will enjoy unlimited peace.
- Psalms 119:165There is lasting peace for those who love your teachings. Nothing can make those people stumble.
- Isaiah 26:3With perfect peace you will protect those whose minds cannot be changed, because they trust you.
- Isaiah 57:19I’ll create praise on their lips: “Perfect peace to those both far and near.” “I’ll heal them,” says the Lord.
- Luke 1:79He will give light to those who live in the dark and in death’s shadow. He will guide us into the way of peace.”
- Romans 5:1Now that we have God’s approval by faith, we have peace with God because of what our Lord Jesus Christ has done.
- Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers and sisters, keep your thoughts on whatever is right or deserves praise: things that are true, honorable, fair, pure, acceptable, or commendable.
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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