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Proverbs 3:17 KJV

Proverbs · chapter 3 · verse 17

Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.Proverbs 3:17 · King James Version

Proverbs 3:17 in context

15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

19The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.

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Commentary

Solomon had pressed us earnestly to seek diligently for wisdom (Pro 2:1, etc.), and had assured us that we should succeed in our sincere and constant pursuits. But the question is, What shall we get by it when we have found it? Prospect of advantage is the spring and spur of industry;

— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 13-20

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