God’s Word Translation
Proverbs 3:4
4Then you will find favor and much success in the sight of God and humanity.
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
2because they will bring you long life, good years, and peace. 3Do not let mercy and truth leave you. Fasten them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will find favor and much success in the sight of God and humanity. 5Trust the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. 6In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths smooth.
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, so he became a successful man. He worked in the house of his Egyptian master.
- 1 Samuel 2:26The boy Samuel continued to grow and gained the favor of the Lord and the people.
- Psalms 111:10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Good sense is shown by everyone who follows ⌞God’s guiding principles⌟. His praise continues forever.
- Daniel 1:9God made the chief-of-staff kind and compassionate toward Daniel.
- Luke 2:52Jesus grew in wisdom and maturity. He gained favor from God and people.
- Acts 2:47At the same time, they praised God and had the good will of all the people. Every day the Lord saved people, and they were added to the group.
- Romans 14:18The person who serves Christ with this in mind is pleasing to God and respected by people.
- Joshua 1:7“Only be strong and very courageous, faithfully doing everything in the teachings that my servant Moses commanded you. Don’t turn away from them. Then you will succeed 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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