Proverbs 3:22
And there shall be life to thy soul, and grace to thy mouth.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
In Context
21My son, let not these things depart from thy eyes: keep the law and counsel:
23Then shalt thou walk confidently in thy way, and thy foot shall not stumble:
Cross References
Proverbs 1:9That grace may be added to thy head, and a chain of gold to thy neck.
Proverbs 19:8But he that possesseth a mind, loveth his own soul, and he that keepeth prudence shall find good things.
John 12:49For I have not spoken of 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 →