KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Proverbs 3:17
One verse, with its study helps gathered in one place.
Proverbs 3:17
17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
17Her wayes are wayes of plesantnesse: and all her pathes are peace.
ENSURE CONTEXTUALIZATION
Add surrounding context
Extend this passage one adjacent verse at a time.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS VERSE?
Ask a Local Pastor
Find a nearby pastor committed to holding fast the faithful word, then use the public contact information to begin a real conversation. Nothing is sent or stored for you.
DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 3:17
MEANING IN THIS VERSE
pleasantness
State of being pleasant or agreeable.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Ways, tracks, or courses followed in travel or conduct.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
SCRIPTURE WITH SCRIPTURE
Cross References
Choose how far to extend the reference list.
From verse 17
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study79To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
9Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study10¶ When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study165Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study28¶ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study1PRAISE ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study14I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study19I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the Lord; and I will heal him.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study7When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study103How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study174I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord; and thy law is my delight.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study47And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study10All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study11But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study3Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
4Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.
5My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study1THEREFORE being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION
Still have questions? Ask a Local Pastor.
See public contact information for nearby churches. You decide whether to call, email, or visit.