Proverbs 3:22
They will be life to your soul 1 and an adornment of favor to wear around your neck. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
In Context
21My son, keep sound judgment and discernment, 1 and do not lose sight of them. 1
23Then you will walk on your way in safety 1 and your foot will not stumble; 1
Cross References
Proverbs 1:9they will be a graceful wreath for your head 1 and pendants hanging from your neck. 1
Proverbs 19:8He who gets wisdom loves his own life; 1 he who keeps understanding will find what is good. 1
John 12:49For I did not speak for myself, but it is the Father who sent me, who has given me the command about what to say and what to 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 →