Proverbs 3:22
So shall they become life to thy soul, and an adorning to thy neck;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
In Context
21My son, let them not depart from thine eyes, guard thou counsel, and purpose:
23Then, shalt thou walk securely in thy way, and, thy foot, shall not stumble;
Cross References
Proverbs 1:9For, a wreath of beauty, shall they be to thy head, and chains of ornament, to thy neck.
Proverbs 19:8He that acquireth sense, loveth his own soul, he that guardeth understanding, shall find blessing.
John 12:49Because, I, out of myself, spake not, but, the Father who sent me, hath, himself, given me commandment, what I should say, and what I should 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 →