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Proverbs 3:17
17She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying.
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
15Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. 16She offers you long life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left. She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying. 18Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly. 19By wisdom the Lord founded the earth; by understanding he created 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 2:10For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy.
- Proverbs 22:18For it is good to keep these sayings in your heart and always ready on your lips.
- Psalms 19:10They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb.
- Psalms 63:3Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you!
- Psalms 112:1Praise the Lord! How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying his commands.
- Psalms 119:14I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches.
- Matthew 11:28Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
- Psalms 25:10The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all who keep his covenant and obey his demands.
- Psalms 37:11The lowly will possess the land and will live in peace and prosperity.
- Psalms 119:165Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.
- Isaiah 26:3You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!
- Isaiah 57:19bringing words of praise to their lips. May they have abundant peace, both near and far,” says the Lord, who heals them.
- Luke 1:79to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace.”
- Romans 5:1Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.
- Philippians 4:8And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
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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