Proverbs 3:22
So they shalbe life to thy soule, and grace vnto thy necke.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
In Context
21My sonne, let not these things depart from thine eyes, but obserue wisdome, and counsell.
23Then shalt thou walke safely by thy way: and thy foote shall not stumble.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:9For they shalbe a comely ornament vnto thine head, and as chaines for thy necke.
Proverbs 19:8He that possesseth vnderstanding, loueth his owne soule, and keepeth wisdome to finde goodnesse.
John 12:49For I haue not spoken of my selfe: but the Father which sent me, hee gaue me a commandement what I should say, and what I should speake.
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 →