Proverbs 3:16
Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
Majority Standard Bible
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 precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.
17All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:13Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.
Psalms 21:4He asked You for life, and You granted it—length of days, forever and ever.
Proverbs 3:2for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.
Proverbs 4:8Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.
Proverbs 22:4The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.
1 Corinthians 3:21Therefore, stop boasting in men. All things are yours,
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 →