Proverbs 3:16
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
Updated King James Version
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: and all the things you can desire are not to be compared unto her.
17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:13And I have also given you that which you have not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto you all your days.
Psalms 21:4He asked life of you, and you gave it him, even length of days for ever and ever.
Proverbs 3:2For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to you.
Proverbs 4:8Exalt her, and she shall promote you: she shall bring you to honour, when you do embrace her.
Proverbs 22:4By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
1 Corinthians 3:21Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are your's;
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 →