Proverbs 3:17-24 in English

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: And happy is every one that retaineth her.

¹⁹ Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding he established the heavens.

²⁰ By his knowledge the depths were broken up, And the skies drop down the dew.

²¹ My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion:

²² So shall they be life unto thy soul, And grace to thy neck.

²³ Then shalt thou walk in thy way securely, And thy foot shall not stumble.

²⁴ When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

¹⁷ Her ways are good ways, and all her paths are peaceful.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to all that lay hold upon her; and she is a secure help to all that stay themselves on her, as on the Lord.

¹⁹ God by wisdom founded the earth, and by prudence he prepared the heavens.

²⁰ By understanding were the depths broken up, and the clouds dropped water.

²¹ My son, let them not pass from thee, but keep my counsel and understanding:

²² that thy soul may live, and that there may be grace round thy neck;

^22a and it shall be health to thy flesh, and safety to thy bones:

²³ that thou mayest go confidently in peace in all thy ways, and that thy foot may not stumble.

²⁴ For if thou rest, thou shalt be undismayed; and if thou sleep, thou shalt slumber sweetly.

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

¹⁹ The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.

²⁰ By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.

²¹ My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:

²² So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

²³ Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.

²⁴ When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

¹⁹ The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.

²⁰ By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.

²¹ My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:

²² So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

²³ Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.

²⁴ When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

¹⁷ Her ways are good ways, and all her paths are peaceful.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to all that lay hold upon her; and she is a secure help to all that stay themselves on her, as on the Lord.

¹⁹ God by wisdom founded the earth, and by prudence he prepared the heavens.

²⁰ By understanding were the depths broken up, and the clouds dropped water.

²¹ My son, let them not pass from you, but keep my counsel and understanding:

²² that your soul may live, and that there may be grace round your neck; and it shall be health to your flesh, and safety to your bones:

²³ that you may go confidently in peace in all your ways, and that your foot may not stumble.

²⁴ For if you rest, you shall be undismayed; and if you sleep, you shall slumber sweetly.

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

¹⁹ The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens.

²⁰ By his knowledge the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew.

²¹ My son, let not them depart from thine eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion;

²² So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

²³ Then shalt thou walk in thy way securely, and thy foot shall not stumble.

²⁴ When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

¹⁷ If you are wise, your life will be pleasant, and things will go well for you.

¹⁸ Wisdom is like a tree that gives long life to those who eagerly take hold of it, and Yahweh is pleased with those who hold onto it tightly.

¹⁹ By his wisdom Yahweh created the earth, and by his understanding he put everything in the skies.

²⁰ By his knowledge he caused the water that was beneath the earth to burst forth, and he caused rain to fall from the clouds.

²¹ My son, always keep doing things that are right and things that are smart. If you do that,

²² you will live many years and be honored and respected {people will honor and respect you}.

²³ If you do what is right and wise, you will be able to walk safely, and you will not ◄stumble/do things that are wrong► MET.

²⁴ You will be able to lie down at night and not be afraid of anything, and you will sleep peacefully.

¹⁷ Her ways are good ways, and all her paths are peaceful.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to all that lay hold upon her; and she is a secure help to all that stay themselves on her, as on the Lord.

¹⁹ God by wisdom founded the earth, and by prudence he prepared the heavens.

²⁰ By understanding were the depths broken up, and the clouds dropped water.

²¹ My son, let them not pass from you, but keep my counsel and understanding:

²² that your soul may live, and that there may be grace round your neck; and it shall be health to your flesh, and safety to your bones:

²³ that you may go confidently in peace in all your ways, and that your foot may not stumble.

²⁴ For if you rest, you shall be undismayed; and if you sleep, you shall slumber sweetly.

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.

¹⁹ By wisdom Yahweh founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.

²⁰ By his knowledge, the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew.

²¹ My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion,

²² so they will be life to your soul, and grace for your neck.

²³ Then you shall walk in your way securely. Your foot won’t stumble.

²⁴ When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.

¹⁹ By wisdom Yahweh founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.

²⁰ By his knowledge, the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew.

²¹ My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion,

²² so they will be life to your soul, and grace for your neck.

²³ Then you shall walk in your way securely. Your foot won’t stumble.

²⁴ When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.

¹⁹ By wisdom the LORD founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.

²⁰ By his knowledge, the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew.

²¹ My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion,

²² so they will be life to your soul, and grace for your neck.

²³ Then you shall walk in your way securely. Your foot won’t stumble.

²⁴ When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of delight, and all her goings are peace.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to all who take her in their hands, and happy is everyone who keeps her.

¹⁹ The Lord by wisdom put in position the bases of the earth; by reason he put the heavens in their place.

²⁰ By his knowledge the deep was parted, and dew came dropping from the skies.

²¹ My son, keep good sense, and do not let wise purpose go from your eyes.

²² So they will be life for your soul, and grace for your neck.

²³ Then you will go safely on your way, and your feet will have no cause for slipping.

²⁴ When you take your rest you will have no fear, and on your bed sleep will be sweet to you.

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her; and happy is he that retaineth her.

¹⁹ Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens.

²⁰ By his knowledge the deeps were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew.

²¹ My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion:

²² so shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace unto thy neck.

²³ Then shalt thou walk in thy way securely, and thy foot shall not stumble;

²⁴ when thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid, but thou shalt lie down and thy sleep shall be sweet.

¹⁷ Her ways are beautiful ways, and all her paths are peaceable.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to them that lay hold on her: and he that shall retain her is blessed.

¹⁹ The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth, hath established the heavens by prudence.

²⁰ By his wisdom the depths have broken out, and the clouds grow thick with dew.

²¹ My son, let not these things depart from thy eyes: keep the law and counsel:

²² And there shall be life to thy soul, and grace to thy mouth.

²³ Then shalt thou walk confidently in thy way, and thy foot shall not stumble:

²⁴ If thou sleep, thou shalt not fear: thou shalt rest, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

¹⁷ She brings true happiness, and leads to peaceful prosperity.

¹⁸ Wisdom is a tree of life to everyone who embraces her, blessing those who accept her.

¹⁹ It was through wisdom that the Lord created the earth, and through understanding he set the heavens in place.

²⁰ It was through his knowledge the waters of the deep were broken open, and the clouds sent down the dew.

²¹ My son, hold on to good judgment and wise decisions—don't let them out of your sight,

²² for they will be life to you, and an ornament for your neck.

²³ You will be able to walk confidently on your way, and you won't trip up.

²⁴ When you rest, you won't be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

¹⁷ Her wayes are wayes of pleasure, and all her pathes prosperitie.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to them that lay holde on her, and blessed is he that retaineth her.

¹⁹ The Lord by wisdome hath layde the foundation of the earth, and hath stablished the heauens through vnderstanding.

²⁰ By his knowledge the depthes are broken vp, and the cloudes droppe downe the dewe.

²¹ My sonne, let not these things depart from thine eyes, but obserue wisdome, and counsell.

²² So they shalbe life to thy soule, and grace vnto thy necke.

²³ Then shalt thou walke safely by thy way: and thy foote shall not stumble.

²⁴ If thou sleepest, thou shalt not bee afraide, and when thou sleepest, thy sleepe shalbe sweete.

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her, and happy is every one that holdest her fast.

¹⁹ The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding He established the heavens.

²⁰ By His knowledge the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew.

²¹ My son, let not them depart from thine eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion;

²² So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

²³ Then shalt thou walk in thy way securely, and thou shalt not dash thy foot.

²⁴ When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid; yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: And happy is every one that retaineth her.

¹⁹ The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; By understanding hath he established the heavens.

²⁰ By his knowledge the depths are broken up, And the clouds drop down the dew.

²¹ My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: Keep sound wisdom and discretion:

²² So shall they be life unto thy soul, And grace to thy neck.

²³ Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, And thy foot shall not stumble.

²⁴ When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

¹⁸ A tree of life is she to those that lay hold on her: and every one that firmly graspeth her will be made happy.

¹⁹ The Lord hath through wisdom founded the earth: he hath established the heavens through understanding.

²⁰ By his knowledge were the depths split open, and the skies drop down the dew.

²¹ My son, let them not be removed from thy eyes; keep before thee sound wisdom and discretion:

²² And they will be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy throat.

²³ Then wilt thou walk in safety on thy way, and thy foot will not strike against aught:

²⁴ When thou layest thyself down, thou shalt feel no dread; and as thou liest down, thy sleep shall be pleasant.

¹⁷ Her ways are good ways, And all her paths are peaceful.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to all that lay hold upon her; And she is a secure help to all that stay themselves on her, as on the Lord.

¹⁹ God by wisdom founded the earth, And by prudence he prepared the heavens.

²⁰ By understanding were the depths broken up, And the clouds dropped water.

²¹ My son, let them not pass from thee, But keep my counsel and understanding:

²² That thy soul may live, And that there may be grace round thy neck;

^22a And it shall be health to thy flesh, And safety to thy bones:

²³ That thou mayest go confidently in peace in all thy ways, And that thy foot may not stumble.

²⁴ For if thou rest, thou shalt be undismayed; And if thou sleep, thou shalt slumber sweetly.

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to them that lay hold of her, And happy is every one who hath her in his grasp.

¹⁹ The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding he framed the heavens.

²⁰ By his knowledge the deep waters were cleft, And the clouds drop down the dew.

²¹ My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion!

²² For they shall be life to thy soul, And grace to thy neck.

²³ Then shalt thou go on thy way securely, And thy foot shall not stumble;

²⁴ When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid, Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.

¹⁹ By wisdom Adonai founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.

²⁰ By his knowledge, the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew.

²¹ My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion:

²² so they will be life to your soul, and chen ·grace· for your neck.

²³ Then you shall walk in your way securely. Your foot won’t stumble.

²⁴ When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of kindness and all her paths are peace.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to those who take hold of it, those who hold on to it are happy.

¹⁹ By wisdom Yahweh founded the earth, by understanding he established the heavens.

²⁰ By his knowledge the depths broke open and the clouds dropped their dew.

²¹ My son, keep sound judgment and discernment, and do not lose sight of them.

²² They will be life to your soul and an adornment of favor to wear around your neck.

²³ Then you will walk on your way in safety and your foot will not stumble;

²⁴ when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.

¹⁹ By wisdom Yahweh founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.

²⁰ By his knowledge, the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew.

²¹ My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion,

²² so they will be life to your soul, and grace for your neck.

²³ Then you shall walk in your way securely. Your foot won’t stumble.

²⁴ When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.

¹⁹ By wisdom the LORD founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.

²⁰ By his knowledge, the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew.

²¹ My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion,

²² so they will be life to your soul, and grace for your neck.

²³ Then you shall walk in your way securely. Your foot won’t stumble.

²⁴ When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

¹⁹ The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.

²⁰ By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.

²¹ My son, let not them depart from thy eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:

²² So shall they be life to thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

²³ Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.

²⁴ When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: but thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.

¹⁹ By wisdom the LORD founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.

²⁰ By his knowledge, the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew.

²¹ My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion,

²² so they will be life to your soul, and grace for your neck.

²³ Then you shall walk in your way securely. Your foot won’t stumble.

²⁴ When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.

¹⁸ She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.

¹⁹ By wisdom the LORD founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.

²⁰ By his knowledge, the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew.

²¹ My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion,

²² so they will be life to your soul, and grace for your neck.

²³ Then you shall walk in your way securely. Your foot won’t stumble.

²⁴ When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.

¹⁷ The ways thereof be fair ways, and all the paths thereof be peaceable.

¹⁸ It is a tree of life to them that take it; and he that holdeth it, is blessed.

¹⁹ The Lord founded the earth by wisdom; he stablished heavens by prudence.

²⁰ The depths of waters brake out by his wisdom; and clouds waxed alto-gether with dew.

²¹ My son, these things float not away or not flow away from thine eyes; keep thou my law, and my counsel;

²² and life shall be to thy soul, and grace to thy cheeks.

²³ Then thou shalt go trustily in thy way; and thy foot shall not stumble.

²⁴ If thou shalt sleep, thou shalt not dread; thou shalt rest, and thy sleep shall be soft or and sweet shall be thy sleep.

¹⁷ The ways thereof be fair ways, and all the paths thereof be peaceable. (Its way be fair ways, and all its paths be peaceful.)

¹⁸ It is a tree of life to them that take (hold of) it; and he that holdeth (onto) it, is blessed.

¹⁹ The Lord founded the earth by (his) wisdom; he stablished (the) heavens by (his) prudence.

²⁰ The depths of waters brake out by his wisdom; and (the) clouds waxed (al)together with dew.

²¹ My son, these things float not away from thine eyes; keep thou my law, and my counsel; (My son, let not these things float away from thine eyes; keep thou my instructions, and my advice, near to thee;)

²² and life shall be to thy soul, and grace to thy cheeks. (and thou shalt have life, and gain favour.)

²³ Then thou shalt go trustily in thy way (or Then thou shalt go with trust on thy way); and thy foot shall not stumble.

²⁴ If thou shalt sleep, thou shalt not dread; thou shalt rest, and thy sleep shall be soft or and sweet shall be thy sleep. (When thou shalt sleep, thou shalt not fear; thou shalt rest, and thy sleep shall be sweet.)

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.

¹⁸ A tree of life she is to those laying hold on her, And whoso is retaining her is happy.

¹⁹ Jehovah by wisdom did found the earth, He prepared the heavens by understanding.

²⁰ By His knowledge depths have been rent, And clouds do drop dew.

²¹ My son! let them not turn from thine eyes, Keep thou wisdom and thoughtfulness,

²² And they are life to thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

²³ Then thou goest thy way confidently, And thy foot doth not stumble.

²⁴ If thou liest down, thou art not afraid, Yea, thou hast lain down, And sweet hath been thy sleep.