Proverbs 3:22
So they will be life for your soul, and grace for your neck.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
In Context
21My son, keep good sense, and do not let wise purpose go from your eyes.
23Then you will go safely on your way, and your feet will have no cause for slipping.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:9For they will be a crown of grace for your head, and chain-ornaments about your neck.
Proverbs 19:8He who gets wisdom has love for his soul: he who keeps good sense will get what is truly good.
John 12:49For I have not said it on my authority, but the Father who sent me gave me orders what to say and how to say it.
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 →