Proverbs 3:16

a out of her mouth proceeds righteousness, and she carries law and mercy upon her tongue.

Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

In Context

15And she is more valuable than precious stones: no evil thing shall resist her: she is well known to all that approach her, and no precious thing is equal to her in value.

17Her ways are good ways, and all her paths are peaceful.

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Cross References

1 Kings 3:13And I have given thee what thou hast not asked, wealth and glory, so that there has not been any one like thee among kings.

Psalms 21:4But thou, the praise of Israel, dwellest in a sanctuary.

Proverbs 3:2for length of existence, and years of life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

Proverbs 4:8+ 4:8 Lit. dig a trench about her, see Heb.Secure it, and it shall exalt thee: honour it, that it may embrace thee;

Proverbs 22:4The fear of the Lord is the offspring of wisdom, and wealth, and glory, and 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 →

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