Proverbs 3:16
She offers long life in one hand, and riches and honor in the other.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
In Context
15She is more valuable than rubies—everything you could ever want just doesn't compare!
17She brings true happiness, and leads to peaceful prosperity.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:13I am also giving you what you did not ask for, wealth and status—so much so that no king will compare to you for the whole of your life.
Psalms 21:4He asked you to give him a good life, and you gave him a long life, forever and ever.
Proverbs 3:2Then you will live a long time, and have a full life.
Proverbs 4:8Treasure wisdom, and she will praise you; embrace her, and she will honor you.
Proverbs 22:4The reward you receive for being humble and respecting the Lord is wealth, honor, and life.
1 Corinthians 3:21So don't boast about people. For you have everything,
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 →