Proverbs 3:22
For they are life vnto those that finde them, and health vnto all their bodyes.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
In Context
21Let them not depart from thine eyes, but kepe them euen in the middest of thyne heart:
23Kepe thyne heart with all diligence, for out of it issueth lyfe.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:9For they shalbe a comely ornament vnto thine head, and as chaines for thy necke.
Proverbs 19:8He that is wise loueth his owne soule, and kepeth vnderstanding, that he may prosper.
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 →