Proverbs 3:16
Orekh yamim is in her right hand; 1 and in her left hand osher and kavod. 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
In Context
17Her drakhim are drakhim of pleasantness, 1 and all her netivot (trodden paths) are shalom. 1
Cross References
1 Kings 3:13And I have also given thee that which thou hast not requested, both osher, and kavod; so that there shall not be any among the Melachim like unto thee all thy yamim.
Psalms 21:4For Thou meeteth him with the birkhot tov; 1 Thou settest an ateret of pure gold on his head. 1
Proverbs 3:2For orekh yamim (length of days), and shnot chayyim, 1 and shalom, shall they add to thee. 1
Proverbs 4:8Exalt her, and she shall promote thee; 1 she shall honor thee with kavod, when thou dost embrace her. 1
Proverbs 22:4By anavah (humility) and the Yirat Hashem 1 are osher, and kavod, and chayyim. 1
1 Corinthians 3:21So let no one boast in Bnei Adam, for all things belong to you,
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 →