Proverbs 3 · Verse 17

Proverbs 3:17

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

Proverbs 3:17 in other translations

BSBAll her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.
WEBHer ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.
ASVHer ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.
YLTHer ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.
DARBYHer ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
BBEHer ways are ways of delight, and all her goings are peace.
WebsterHer ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

What does Proverbs 3:17 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 3:16-17

16-17. Wisdom personified as bringing the best blessings (compare Mt 6:33; 1Ti 4:8).

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness - These blessings of true religion require little comment. They are well expressed by the poet in the following elegant verses: - "Wisdom Divine! Who tells the price Of Wisdom's costly merchandise? Wisdom to silver we prefer, And gold is dross compared to her. Her hands are fill'd with length of days, True riches, and immortal praise; Riches of Christ, on all bestow'd, And honor that descends from God. To purest joys she all invites, Chaste, holy, spiritual delights; Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her flowery paths are peace. Happy the man that finds the grace, The blessing of God's chosen race; The wisdom coming from above, The faith that sweetly works by love!" Wesley.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Proverbs 3:13-20

No precious jewels or earthly treasures are worthy to be compared with true wisdom, whether the concerns of time or eternity be considered. We must make wisdom our business; we must venture all in it, and be willing to part with all for it. This Wisdom is the Lord Jesus Christ and his salvation, sought and obtained by faith and prayer. Were it not for unbelief, remaining sinfulness, and carelessness, we should find…

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Proverbs 3:17 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

דְּרָכֶ֥יהָde.ra.Khei.haways herH1870
דַרְכֵי\־dar.khei-[are] ways ofH1870
נֹ֑עַםNo.'amkindnessH5278
וְֽכָל\־ve.kholand allH3605
נְתִ֖יבוֹתֶ֣יהָne.Ti.vo.Tei.hapathways herH5410
שָׁלֽוֹם\׃sha.Lom[are] well-beingH7965

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Proverbs 3:17

  • Luke 1:79

    To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

  • Isaiah 26:3

    Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

  • Philippians 4:8-9

    Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

  • Proverbs 2:10

    When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;

  • Psalms 119:165

    Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

  • Proverbs 22:18

    For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.

  • Matthew 11:28-30

    Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

  • Psalms 112:1

    Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.

  • Psalms 19:10-11

    More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

  • Psalms 119:14

    I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

  • Proverbs 16:7

    When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

  • Psalms 119:47

    And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
ways of.
2:10; 22:18; Ps 19:10,11; 63:3-5; 112:1; 119:14,47,103,174
Mt 11:28-30
all.
Ps 25:10; 37:11; 119:165; Isa 26:3; 57:19; Lu 1:79; Ro 5:1
Php 4:8,9

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Context

  • Proverbs 3:16

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

  • Proverbs 3:17

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

  • Proverbs 3:18

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

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Proverbs 3:17 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Sus caminos son caminos deleitosos, y todas sus veredas paz.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		ses voies sont des voies agréables, et tous ses sentiers sont paix.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Ihre Wege sind liebliche Wege, und alle ihre Pfade sind Frieden.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Viæ ejus viæ pulchræ, et omnes semitæ illius pacificæ.