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Proverbs 3:17

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

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Luke 1:79Rank 1 from verse 17
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⁷⁹To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
Isaiah 26:3Rank 2 from verse 17
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³Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Philippians 4:8–9Rank 3 from verse 17
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⁸Finally, 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.
Proverbs 2:10Rank 4 from verse 17
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¹⁰¶ When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
Psalms 119:165Rank 5 from verse 17
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¹⁶⁵Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
Matthew 11:28–30Rank 6 from verse 17
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²⁸¶ 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.
Proverbs 22:18Rank 7 from verse 17
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¹⁸For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
Psalms 112:1Rank 8 from verse 17
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¹PRAISE ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Psalms 119:14Rank 9 from verse 17
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¹⁴I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
Psalms 19:10–11Rank 10 from verse 17
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¹⁰More 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.
Isaiah 57:19Rank 11 from verse 17
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¹⁹I 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.
Proverbs 16:7Rank 12 from verse 17
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⁷When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Psalms 119:103Rank 13 from verse 17
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¹⁰³How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Psalms 119:174Rank 14 from verse 17
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¹⁷⁴I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord; and thy law is my delight.
Psalms 119:47Rank 15 from verse 17
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⁴⁷And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
Psalms 25:10Rank 16 from verse 17
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¹⁰All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Psalms 37:11Rank 17 from verse 17
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¹¹But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Psalms 63:3–5Rank 18 from verse 17
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³Because 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:
Romans 5:1Rank 19 from verse 17
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¹THEREFORE being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

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Proverbs 3:17

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pleasantness

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State of being pleasant or agreeable.

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paths

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1. Figuratively, ways or courses of conduct, action, or direction. 2. Tracks, roads, routes, or ways of passage or travel.

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peace

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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.

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^3:13¶ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

^3:14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

^3:15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

^3:16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

^3:17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

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^3:18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

^3:19The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.

^3:20By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.