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Proverbs 4:22

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body.

American Standard Version (1901)

For they are life unto those that find them, And health to all their flesh.

Bible in Basic English

For they are life to him who gets them, and strength to all his flesh.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For they are life to those that find them, and health to all flesh.

Free Bible Version

for they are life to anyone who finds them, and make the whole body healthy.

Geneva Bible 1599

For they are life vnto those that find them, and health vnto all their flesh.

King James (Authorized) Version

For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.

One Unity Resource Bible

For they are life to those who find them, and health to their whole body.

Translation for Translators

because you will have [PRS] a good life and good health if you search for them and find them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For my words are life to those who find them and health to their whole body.

Noah Webster Bible

For they are life to those that find them, and health to all their flesh.

World English Bible

For they are life to those who find them, and health to their whole body.

Young's Literal Translation

For life they [are] to those finding them, And to all their flesh healing.

Context

A Father’s Instruction

²¹Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart. ²²For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body. ²³Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.

Summary

Proverbs 4:22 emphasizes the importance of paying attention to God's Word and letting it dwell in our hearts. The verse highlights the life-giving and healing nature of Scripture, which brings health to our entire being. By treasuring and internalizing God's teachings, we receive spiritual nourishment and guidance for our lives. This verse encourages believers to prioritize the study and application of God's Word for their well-being and growth. Ultimately, it underscores the transformative power of Scripture in shaping our thoughts, emotions, and actions.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

health . . . flesh--by preserving from vices destructive of health.

Proverbs 4:22

A Father’s Instruction

²¹Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart. ²²For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body. ²³Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body.

American Standard Version (1901)

For they are life unto those that find them, And health to all their flesh.

Bible in Basic English

For they are life to him who gets them, and strength to all his flesh.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For they are life to those that find them, and health to all flesh.

Free Bible Version

for they are life to anyone who finds them, and make the whole body healthy.

Geneva Bible 1599

For they are life vnto those that find them, and health vnto all their flesh.

King James (Authorized) Version

For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.

One Unity Resource Bible

For they are life to those who find them, and health to their whole body.

Translation for Translators

because you will have [PRS] a good life and good health if you search for them and find them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For my words are life to those who find them and health to their whole body.

Noah Webster Bible

For they are life to those that find them, and health to all their flesh.

World English Bible

For they are life to those who find them, and health to their whole body.

Young's Literal Translation

For life they [are] to those finding them, And to all their flesh healing.