Proverbs 3:2 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 3:2

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Guidance for the Young

1 My son, do not forget my law,
^aBut let your heart keep my commands;

2 For length of days and long life
And ^apeace they will add to you.

3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you;
^aBind them around your neck,
^bWrite them on the tablet of your heart,

4 ^aAnd so find favor and¹ high esteem
In the sight of God and man.

5 ^aTrust in the Lord with all your heart,
^bAnd lean not on your own understanding;

6 ^aIn all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall¹ direct your paths.

7 Do not be wise in your own ^aeyes;
Fear the Lord and depart from evil.

8 It will be health to your¹ flesh,
And ^astrength to your bones.

9 ^aHonor the Lord with your possessions,
And with the firstfruits of all your increase;

10 ^aSo your barns will be filled with plenty,
And your vats will overflow with new wine.

11 ^aMy son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord,
Nor detest His correction;

12 For whom the Lord loves He corrects,
^aJust as a father the son in whom he delights.

13 ^aHappy is the man who finds wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding;

14 ^aFor her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.

15 She is more precious than rubies,
And ^aall the things you may desire cannot compare with her.

16 ^aLength of days is in her right hand,
In her left hand riches and honor.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 3:2

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American Standard Version
For length of days, and years of life, And peace, will they add to thee.

Amplified® Bible
For length of days and years of a life [worth living] and tranquility [inward and outward and continuing through old age till death], these shall they add to you.

Contemporary English Version
They will help you live a long and prosperous life.

Darby English Version
for length of days, and years of life, and peace shall they add to thee.

Good News Bible
My teaching will give you a long and prosperous life.

King James Version
For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

New American Standard Bible
For length of days and years of life And peace they will add to you.

New International Version
for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you prosperity.

New King James Version
For length of days and long life
And peace they will add to you.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For length of days and years of life And peace they will add to you.

Revised Standard Version
for length of days and years of life and abundant welfare will they give you.

Young's Literal Translation
For length of days and years, Life and peace they do add to thee.

New English Translation
for they will provide¹ a long and full life,² and they will add well-being³ to you.

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