Proverbs 3:18
The path of the righteous shineth, as the light that is euer bryghter and bryghter vnto the perfect day.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
In Context
17For they eate the bread of wickednes, and drinke the wine of robberie.
19But the way of the vngodly is as the darkenesse, they knowe not where they fall.
Cross References
Genesis 2:9Moreouer, out of the grounde made the Lorde God to growe euery tree, that was fayre to syght, and pleasaunt to eate: The tree of lyfe in the myddest of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and euyll.
Proverbs 8:32Therefore hearken vnto me: O ye chyldren, blessed are they that kepe my wayes.
Proverbs 13:12Hope deferred greeueth the heart: but whe the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
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 →