Proverbs 3:16
Length of days is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honour.
World English Bible British
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. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.
17Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:13I have also given you that which you have not asked, both riches and honour, so that there will not be any amongst the kings like you for all your days.
Psalms 21:4He asked life of you and you gave it to him, even length of days forever and ever.
Proverbs 3:2for they will add to you length of days, years of life, and peace.
Proverbs 4:8Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honour when you embrace her.
Proverbs 22:4The result of humility and the fear of the LORD is wealth, honour, and life.
1 Corinthians 3:21Therefore let no one boast in men. For 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 →