Proverbs 3:17
She brings true happiness, and leads to peaceful prosperity.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
In Context
16She offers long life in one hand, and riches and honor in the other.
18Wisdom is a tree of life to everyone who embraces her, blessing those who accept her.
Cross References
Psalms 25:10The Lord's paths are those of trustworthy love and truth for those who keep his agreement and do as he says.
Psalms 63:3Your trustworthy love is better than life itself; I will praise you.
Psalms 119:14I enjoy your laws more than having plenty of money.
Psalms 119:103Your words taste so sweet to me! They are sweeter than honey to my mouth.
Psalms 119:174I long for your salvation, Lord; your teachings make me happy.
Proverbs 16:7When the way that people live pleases the Lord, he makes even their enemies be at peace with them.
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 →