Proverbs 3:16
Long life is in her right hand, and in her left are wealth and honour.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
In Context
17Her ways are ways of delight, and all her goings are peace.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:13And with this I have given you what you made no request for: wealth and honour, so that no king was ever your equal.
Psalms 21:4\21:3\For you go before him with the blessings of good things: you put a crown of fair gold on his head.
Proverbs 3:2For they will give you increase of days, years of life, and peace.
Proverbs 4:8Put her in a high place, and you will be lifted up by her; she will give you honour, when you give her your love.
Proverbs 22:4The reward of a gentle spirit and the fear of the Lord is wealth and honour and life.
1 Corinthians 3:21So let no one take pride in men. For all things are yours;
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:14-21
The Excellency of Wisdom; Happiness of Those Who Find Wisdom. 13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 18 She is a… Read the whole commentary →