Proverbs 3:22
And they are life to your soul, and grace to your neck.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
In Context
21My son! Do not let them turn from your eyes, || Keep wisdom and thoughtfulness,
23Then you go your way confidently, || And your foot does not stumble.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:9For they [are] a graceful wreath to your head, || And chains to your neck.
Proverbs 19:8Whoever is getting heart is loving his soul, || He is keeping understanding to find good.
John 12:49because I did not speak from Myself, but the Father who sent Me, He gave Me a command, what I may say, and what I may speak,
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 →