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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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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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;

  5. Psalms 119:165Rank 5 from verse 17
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    165Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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!

  14. 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.

  15. Psalms 119:47Rank 15 from verse 17
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    47And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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:

  19. 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

COMBINED MEANING

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.

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