Proverbs 3:17
Proverbs 3:17 in Multiple Translations
All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.
Her ways are ways of delight, and all her goings are peace.
She brings true happiness, and leads to peaceful prosperity.
Her wayes are wayes of pleasure, and all her pathes prosperitie.
Her ways [are] ways of pleasantness, And all her paths [are] peace.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
Her ways are beautiful ways, and all her paths are peaceable.
If you are wise, your life will be pleasant, and things will go well for you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 3:17
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Proverbs 3:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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דְּרָכֶ֥י/הָ
דַרְכֵי
נֹ֑עַם
וְֽ/כָל
נְתִ֖יבוֹתֶ֣י/הָ
שָׁלֽוֹם
דְּרָכֶ֥י/הָ
derek
H1870
way
N-cp | Suff
דַרְכֵי
derek
H1870
way
N-cs
נֹ֑עַם
nôʻam
H5278
pleasantness
N-ms
וְֽ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
נְתִ֖יבוֹתֶ֣י/הָ
nâthîyb
H5410
path
N-cp | Suff
שָׁלֽוֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
Peace
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 3:17
דְּרָכֶ֥י/הָ
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cp | Suff
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
דַרְכֵי
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cs
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
נֹ֑עַם
nôʻam
H5278
"pleasantness"
N-ms
This word describes agreeableness or delightfulness, including kindness, beauty, or favor, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of pleasant things or people. It can also mean symbolic names or pleasantness. It is used to describe things that bring joy.
Definition: 1) kindness, pleasantness, delightfulness, beauty, favour 1a) delightfulness 1b) symbolic name of one of two staves 1c) pleasantness
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: beauty, pleasant(-ness). See also: Psalms 27:4; Proverbs 15:26; Psalms 90:17.
וְֽ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
נְתִ֖יבוֹתֶ֣י/הָ
nâthîyb
H5410
"path"
N-cp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a path or road that people walk on, like a beaten track. It appears in books like Isaiah and Jeremiah, referring to a traveler's journey. The word is used to describe a way or pathway.
Definition: 1) trodden with the feet, path, pathway 2) path, pathway, traveller
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: path(-way), [idiom] travel(-ler), way. See also: Judges 5:6; Proverbs 3:17; Psalms 78:50.
שָׁלֽוֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
"Peace"
N-ms
This Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means completeness, wellness, and friendship, and is often used to describe God's relationship with humanity, as seen in the covenant with the Israelites. It encompasses physical and spiritual health, prosperity, and harmony.
Definition: This name means completeness, peace Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 209 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 15:15; Esther 2:11; Psalms 4:9.
Study Notes — Proverbs 3:17
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 3:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 3:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 3:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 3:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 3:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 3:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 3:17
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 3:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 3:17
- Sermons on Proverbs 3:17
Context — The Blessings of Wisdom
15She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.
16Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
17All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.
18She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed. 19The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Luke 1:79 | to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” |
| 2 | Isaiah 26:3 | You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. |
| 3 | Philippians 4:8–9 | Finally, 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 have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. |
| 4 | Proverbs 2:10 | For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul. |
| 5 | Psalms 119:165 | Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing can make them stumble. |
| 6 | Psalms 19:10–11 | They 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. |
| 7 | Psalms 119:14 | I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches. |
| 8 | Psalms 112:1 | Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments. |
| 9 | Matthew 11:28–30 | Come 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 burden is light.” |
| 10 | Proverbs 22:18 | for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips. |
Proverbs 3:17 Summary
This verse is saying that when we follow Wisdom, our lives will be pleasant and peaceful. This doesn't mean that everything will always be easy, but it does mean that we will have a sense of peace and contentment, even in difficult times (Philippians 4:7). By following Wisdom's teachings, we can trust that she will guide us on peaceful paths, and our lives will be filled with her pleasantness (Proverbs 3:6). As we seek to apply Wisdom's teachings to our daily lives, we will find that our lives become more peaceful, and we will experience the pleasantness that she promises.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that all her ways are pleasant?
This verse is describing the benefits of following Wisdom, personified as a woman. Her ways are pleasant because they lead to a life of peace and contentment, as seen in Proverbs 3:2, which says that Wisdom will bring length of days, and years of life, and peace will they add to you.
How can I experience peaceful paths in my life?
To experience peaceful paths, we must seek to follow Wisdom and her teachings, which are rooted in the fear of the Lord, as stated in Proverbs 1:7. By doing so, we will find that our lives become more peaceful and pleasant, as promised in Proverbs 3:17.
Is this verse only talking about earthly peace, or is there a spiritual aspect as well?
While this verse does describe earthly peace, it also has spiritual implications. As we follow Wisdom and her teachings, we will experience spiritual peace, which is a peace that surpasses all understanding, as described in Philippians 4:7.
How does this verse relate to my daily life?
This verse reminds us that following Wisdom's ways will lead to a life of peace and pleasantness. In our daily lives, this means seeking to apply Wisdom's teachings to our decisions and actions, trusting that she will guide us on peaceful paths, as promised in Proverbs 3:6, which says that she will make our paths straight.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply Wisdom's teachings to my daily life to experience more peace and pleasantness?
- How can I trust that Wisdom's paths will be peaceful, even when I'm facing difficult circumstances?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to seek Wisdom's guidance in order to experience more peace?
- How can I prioritize following Wisdom's ways in my life, even when it's difficult or unpopular?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 3:17
Her ways [are] ways of pleasantness,.... The "ways" and methods which Christ took to bring about the salvation of his people; some in eternity, as engaging as a surety for them, entering into a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 3:17
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Both the way, and the end to which the way leads, is peace.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 3:17
Are ways of pleasantness; are exceedingly delightful, to wit, to those who know them and walk in them; whose judgment is certainly to be preferred before the contrary opinion of ungodly men, who are grossly ignorant of them, and professed enemies to them. Are peace; procure a blessed tranquillity in a man’ s mind and conscience, prosperity in his undertakings, and eternal rest with God in glory.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 3:17
Proverbs 3:17 Her ways [are] ways of pleasantness, and all her paths [are] peace.Ver. 17. Her ways are ways of pleasantness.] Such as were those of Adam before his fall, strewed with roses, paved with peace. Some degree of comfort follows every good action, as heat accompanies fire, as beams and influences issue from the sun. Which is so true, that very heathens, upon the discharge of a good conscience, have found comfort and peace answerable. This, saith one, is praemium ante praemium, a fore reward of well doing. "In doing thereof (not only for doing thereof) there is great reward."
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 3:17
(17) Peace.—The highest reward of the New Testament for the life of thankful dependence upon God (Philippians 4:6-7).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 3:17
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 honour 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.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 3:17
“Ways” and “paths” describe the two kinds of roads, the “highway” and the “byway.” In both these he who was guided by Wisdom would walk securely.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 3:17
17. Her ways — Those she points out and recommends for her followers to walk in. Peace — ùׁ ?ìåí, (shalom,) a very comprehensive word, expressive of health, quietude, prosperity, and good in general.
Sermons on Proverbs 3:17
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True Wisdom the Source of Happiness by Thomas Reade | Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of true wisdom as the source of happiness, emphasizing that earthly pursuits can never satisfy the immortal soul and that true felicity is f |
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He Carries Us With Joy by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the tender mercy of Jesus, who carries His people in His bosom, symbolizing love and comfort. He highlights the importance of making believers, especially |
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Thou Art My Hope in the Day of Evil by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that the Christian journey is not always filled with joy and light; believers will face seasons of darkness and trials. While God's Word assures us of peac |
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Pursue After Holiness by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the necessity of pursuing holiness, arguing that if the ambitious, pleasure-seeking, and worldly individuals strive for their desires, Christians should st |
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Thy Love to Me Was Wonderful by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon on blindness, the preacher delves into the concept of 'tuphlos' which can refer to both literal and spiritual blindness. It is used to describe one's mind as ignoran |
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John the Baptist Is Born Luke 1:57-80 by David Servant | David Servant preaches about the miraculous birth of John the Baptist, emphasizing how God had a special plan for him even before he was born. John's circumcision marked him as one |
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A Time to Do Nothng but Trust by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Jonathan and the Israelites facing a massive army of Philistines. The Israelites were greatly outnumbered and lacked weapons, lea |