Proverbs 3:22
so they shall be life to thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
In Context
21My son, let them not depart from thine eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion,
23Then thou shall walk in thy way securely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:9For they shall be a garland of grace to thy head, and chains about thy neck.
Proverbs 19:8He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
John 12:49Because I spoke not from myself, but the Father who sent me, he gave me commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:22-27
The Excellency of Wisdom. 21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: 22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. 23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. 24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. 25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. 26 For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being… Read the whole commentary →