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Proverbs 3:22

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Berean Standard Bible

They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck.

American Standard Version (1901)

So shall they be life unto thy soul, And grace to thy neck.

Bible in Basic English

So they will be life for your soul, and grace for your neck.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And there shall be life to thy soul, and grace to thy mouth.

Free Bible Version

for they will be life to you, and an ornament for your neck.

Geneva Bible 1599

So they shalbe life to thy soule, and grace vnto thy necke.

King James (Authorized) Version

So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

One Unity Resource Bible

so they will be life to your soul, and chen ·grace· for your neck.

Translation for Translators

you will live many years and be honored and respected {people will honor and respect you}.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They will be life to your soul and an adornment of favor to wear around your neck.

Noah Webster Bible

So shall they be life to thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

World English Bible

so they will be life to your soul, and grace for your neck.

Young's Literal Translation

And they are life to thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

Context

The Blessings of Wisdom

²¹My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment. ²²They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck. ²³Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.

Summary

Proverbs 3:22 encourages readers to hold onto wisdom and discretion as they are life to the soul and grace to the neck. This verse emphasizes the importance of seeking and applying Godly wisdom in one's life, as it brings not only spiritual nourishment but also favor and honor. By following the path of wisdom, individuals can experience God's blessings and protection, leading to a fulfilling and prosperous life. The verse serves as a reminder to prioritize wisdom and discernment in decision-making, knowing that they are key to living a righteous and fruitful life.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

assign reasons in their value for happiness and ornament, guidance and support in dangers, both when waking and sleeping.

Proverbs 3:22

The Blessings of Wisdom

²¹My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment. ²²They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck. ²³Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.

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Berean Standard Bible

They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck.

American Standard Version (1901)

So shall they be life unto thy soul, And grace to thy neck.

Bible in Basic English

So they will be life for your soul, and grace for your neck.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And there shall be life to thy soul, and grace to thy mouth.

Free Bible Version

for they will be life to you, and an ornament for your neck.

Geneva Bible 1599

So they shalbe life to thy soule, and grace vnto thy necke.

King James (Authorized) Version

So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

One Unity Resource Bible

so they will be life to your soul, and chen ·grace· for your neck.

Translation for Translators

you will live many years and be honored and respected {people will honor and respect you}.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They will be life to your soul and an adornment of favor to wear around your neck.

Noah Webster Bible

So shall they be life to thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

World English Bible

so they will be life to your soul, and grace for your neck.

Young's Literal Translation

And they are life to thy soul, and grace to thy neck.