Proverbs 3:2
Then you will live a long time, and have a full life.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
In Context
1My son, don't forget my instructions. Always keep my commands in mind.
3Hold on to kindness and truth. Tie them around your neck; write them in your mind.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 11:21so that as long as the earth lasts, you and your children may have long lives in the country the Lord promised to give your forefathers.
Psalms 21:4He asked you to give him a good life, and you gave him a long life, forever and ever.
Psalms 91:16I will grant them long lives, and show them my salvation.
Psalms 128:6May you see your children's children. May Israel be at peace!
Proverbs 4:4he was the one who taught me. He told me, “Pay attention to the words I say and keep them in mind; do what I tell you and you will live.
Proverbs 9:11Through wisdom you'll have many more days, increasing the years of your life.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:2-7
Communion Conferred by Wisdom. 1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. We are… Read the whole commentary →