Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. New Living Translation She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying. English Standard Version Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Berean Standard Bible All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful. King James Bible Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. New King James Version Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. New American Standard Bible Her ways are pleasant ways, And all her paths are peace. NASB 1995 Her ways are pleasant ways And all her paths are peace. NASB 1977 Her ways are pleasant ways, And all her paths are peace. Legacy Standard Bible Her ways are pleasant ways And all her pathways are peace. Amplified Bible Her ways are highways of pleasantness and favor, And all her paths are peace. Christian Standard Bible Her ways are pleasant, and all her paths, peaceful. Holman Christian Standard Bible Her ways are pleasant, and all her paths, peaceful. American Standard Version Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. Contemporary English Version Wisdom makes life pleasant and leads us safely along. English Revised Version Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. GOD'S WORD® Translation [Wisdom's] ways are pleasant ways, and all its paths lead to peace. Good News Translation Wisdom can make your life pleasant and lead you safely through it. International Standard Version Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peaceful. Majority Standard Bible All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful. NET Bible Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful. New Heart English Bible Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace. Webster's Bible Translation Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. World English Bible Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHer ways [are] ways of pleasantness, "" And all her paths [are] peace. Young's Literal Translation Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. Smith's Literal Translation Her ways the ways of pleasantness, and all her beaten paths, peace. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHer ways are beautiful ways, and all her paths are peaceable. Catholic Public Domain Version Her ways are beautiful ways, and all her paths are peaceful. New American Bible Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace; New Revised Standard Version Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHer ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Her ways are the ways of sweetness and all her paths are peace. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. Brenton Septuagint Translation Her ways are good ways, and all her paths are peaceful. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Blessings of Wisdom…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.… Cross References James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. 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.” Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. Hebrews 12:11 No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it. Isaiah 32:17 The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever. Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 1 Peter 3:11 He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. Psalm 119:165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble. Isaiah 55:12 You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Psalm 37:37 Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace. Jeremiah 6:16 This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’ Treasury of Scripture Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. ways of Proverbs 2:10 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; Proverbs 22:18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips. Psalm 19:10,11 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb… all Psalm 25:10 All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. Psalm 37:11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. Jump to Previous Delight Goings Paths Peace Pleasant Pleasantness WaysJump to Next Delight Goings Paths Peace Pleasant Pleasantness WaysProverbs 3 1. various exhortations13. The gain of wisdom 27. Exhortation to goodness 33. the different state of the wicked and upright Her ways The "her" in this verse refers to wisdom, personified as a woman throughout Proverbs. In Hebrew, the word for wisdom is "חָכְמָה" (chokmah), which is feminine. This personification emphasizes the nurturing and guiding aspects of wisdom. The "ways" (דֶּרֶךְ, derek) suggest a journey or a manner of living. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a "way" was not just a path but a lifestyle or a set of behaviors. Wisdom's ways are contrasted with the ways of folly, which lead to destruction. are pleasant and all her paths are peaceful Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Her waysדְּרָכֶ֥יהָ (də·rā·ḵe·hā) Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action are pleasant, נֹ֑עַם (nō·‘am) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5278: Agreeableness, delight, suitableness, splendor, grace and all וְֽכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every her paths נְתִ֖יבוֹתֶ֣יהָ (nə·ṯî·ḇō·w·ṯe·hā) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5410: Path, pathway [are] peaceful. שָׁלֽוֹם׃ (šā·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace Links Proverbs 3:17 NIVProverbs 3:17 NLT Proverbs 3:17 ESV Proverbs 3:17 NASB Proverbs 3:17 KJV Proverbs 3:17 BibleApps.com Proverbs 3:17 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 3:17 Chinese Bible Proverbs 3:17 French Bible Proverbs 3:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 3:17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness (Prov. 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