Proverbs 3:22
for they will be life to you, and an ornament for your neck.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
In Context
21My son, hold on to good judgment and wise decisions—don't let them out of your sight,
23You will be able to walk confidently on your way, and you won't trip up.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:9They are a wreath of grace to decorate your head; they are pendants for your neck.
Proverbs 19:8If you become wise, you have good self-esteem; if you learn good sense you'll be successful.
John 12:49For I'm not speaking for myself but for my Father who sent me. He is the one who instructed me what to say and how to say it.
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 →