Proverbs 3:16
She has length of days in her right hand; 1 in her left hand are riches and honor. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
In Context
15Wisdom is more precious than jewels 1 and nothing you desire can compare to her. 1
17Her ways are ways of kindness 1 and all her paths are peace. 1
Cross References
1 Kings 3:13I have also given you what you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that there will not be any among the kings like you all your days.
Psalms 21:4He asked you for life; you gave it to him; 1 you gave him long days forever and ever. 1
Proverbs 3:2for length of days and years of life 1 and peace they will add to you. 1
Proverbs 4:8Cherish wisdom and she will exalt you; 1 she will honor you when you embrace her. 1
Proverbs 22:4The reward for humility and fear of Yahweh 1 is riches, honor, and life. 1
1 Corinthians 3:21For this reason, let no one boast 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 →