New King James Version
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 Living Translation (NLT)She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying.
Context of Proverbs 3:17
15She is more precious than rubies, And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her. 16Length of days is in her right hand, In her left hand riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. 18She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who retain her. 19The Lord 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
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 3:17
- Proverbs 2:10When wisdom enters your heart, And knowledge is pleasant to your soul,
- Proverbs 22:18For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you; Let them all be fixed upon your lips,
- Psalms 19:10More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
- Psalms 63:3Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips shall praise You.
- Psalms 112:1Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, Who delights greatly in His commandments.
- Psalms 119:14I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches.
- Matthew 11:28Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
- Psalms 25:10All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, To such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.
- Psalms 37:11But the meek shall inherit the earth, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
- Psalms 119:165Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble.
- Isaiah 26:3You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.
- Isaiah 57:19“I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace to him who is far off and to him who is near,” Says the Lord, “And I will heal him.”
- Luke 1:79To give light to 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, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate 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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