Proverbs 3:17
Her ways are ways of delight, and all her goings are peace.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
In Context
16Long life is in her right hand, and in her left are wealth and honour.
18She is a tree of life to all who take her in their hands, and happy is everyone who keeps her.
Cross References
Psalms 25:10All the ways of the Lord are mercy and good faith for those who keep his agreement and his witness.
Psalms 63:3\63:2\To see your power and your glory, as I have seen you in the holy place.
Psalms 119:14I have taken as much delight in the way of your unchanging word, as in all wealth.
Psalms 119:103How sweet are your sayings to my taste! truly, they are sweeter than honey in my mouth!
Psalms 119:174All my desire has been for your salvation, O Lord; and your law is my delight.
Proverbs 16:7When a man's ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his haters be at peace with him.
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 →