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Proverbs 3:17
All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The text presents wisdom personified as a female figure addressing the reader within the instructional framework of Proverbs. This declaration follows her promise of long life, riches, and honor, and immediately precedes her description as a tree of life.
The words — נֹ֑עַם (No.'am) translates literally to kindness or pleasantness, while שָׁלֽוֹם\׃ (sha.Lom) means well-being or peace. These terms ground the description of her ways and paths in concrete relational and communal wholeness rather than abstract comfort.
The thread — The concept of guiding feet into a path of peace appears in Luke 1:79, and the promise of perfect peace for the trusting mind is stated in Isaiah 26:3. The emphasis on honoring and pure things in Philippians 4:8 parallels the moral quality attributed to her paths.
Why it lands — The text asserts that the course of wisdom produces no unnecessary friction or harm for those who follow it. It requires the reader to evaluate their current directions against this standard of practical peace and to choose the path that yields it.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
Cross-references
- 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.”
- Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
- Philippians 4:8 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.
- Proverbs 2:10 For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul.
- Psalms 119:165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.
- Psalms 19:10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
- Psalms 112:1 Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.
- Psalms 119:14 I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches.
- Proverbs 22:18 for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.
- Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.