New American Standard Bible 2020
Proverbs 3:17
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 jewels, And nothing you desire compares with her. 16Long life is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, And all her paths are peace. 18She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are those who hold on to her. 19The Lord founded the earth by wisdom, He established the heavens by understanding.
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 2:10For wisdom will enter your heart, And knowledge will be delightful to your soul;
- Proverbs 22:18For it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, So that they may be ready on your lips.
- Psalms 19:10They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much pure gold; Sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
- Psalms 63:3Because Your favor is better than life, My lips will praise You.
- Psalms 112:1Praise the Lord! Blessed is a person who fears the Lord, Who greatly delights in His commandments.
- Psalms 119:14I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches.
- Matthew 11:28“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
- Psalms 25:10All the paths of the Lord are faithfulness and truth To those who comply with His covenant and His testimonies.
- Psalms 37:11But the humble will inherit the land And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity.
- Psalms 119:165Those who love Your Law have great peace, And nothing causes them to stumble.
- Isaiah 26:3The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You.
- Isaiah 57:19Creating the praise of the lips. Peace, peace to him who is far away and to him who is near,” Says the Lord, “and I will heal him.”
- Luke 1:79To shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace.”
- Romans 5:1Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
- Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about 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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Notes
- 1. Proverbs 3:17 Matt 11:29 ↩
- 2. Proverbs 3:17 Ps 119:165; Prov 16:7 ↩
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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