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The Blessings of Wisdom

Proverbs 3:17

In 11 translations

BSB
All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.
KJV
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
WEB
Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.
ASV
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.
LSV
Her ways [are] ways of pleasantness, || And all her paths [are] peace.
YLT
Her ways [are] ways of pleasantness, And all her paths [are] peace.
DBY
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
DRC
Her ways are beautiful ways, and all her paths are peaceable.
GNV
Her wayes are wayes of pleasure, and all her pathes prosperitie.
JPS
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
LXXE
Her ways are good ways, and all her paths are peaceful.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Hebrew has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

WLC
דְּרָכֶ֥יהָ דַרְכֵי־נֹ֑עַם וְֽכָל־נְתִ֖יבוֹתֶ֣יהָ שָׁלֽוֹם׃
LXX-Br
Αἱ ὁδοὶ αὐτῆς ὁδοὶ καλαί, καὶ πάσαι αἱ τρίβοι αὐτῆς ἐν εἰρήνῃ.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • Luke 1:79to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”
  • Isaiah 26:3You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
  • Philippians 4:8–9Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things. Whatever you…
  • Proverbs 2:10For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul.
  • Psalms 119:165Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing can make them stumble.
  • Proverbs 22:18for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.
  • Matthew 11:28–30Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My…
  • Psalms 112:1Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.
  • Psalms 19:10–11They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.
  • Psalms 119:14I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches.
  • Isaiah 57:19bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.”
  • Psalms 119:103How sweet are Your words to my taste— sweeter than honey in my mouth!
  • Psalms 119:174I long for Your salvation, O LORD, and Your law is my delight.
  • Psalms 119:47I delight in Your commandments because I love them.
  • Proverbs 16:7When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
  • Psalms 63:3–5Because Your loving devotion is better than life, my lips will glorify You. So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift my hands. My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips…

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