Proverbs 3:17 (BSB)

All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.

From Proverbs 3. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 3:17

  • Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 3:13-20: Solomon had pressed us earnestly to seek diligently for wisdom (Pro 2:1, etc.), and had assured us that we should succeed in our sincere and constant pursuits. But the question is, What shall we get by it when we have found it?
  • John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 3:17: Her ways are ways of pleasantness,.... The "ways" and methods which Christ took to bring about the salvation of his people; some in eternity, as engaging as a surety for them, entering into a covenant with his father on their account, taking the care and charge of their persons, grace, and glory; others in time, as the assumption of their nature, obedience to the law...
  • Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 3:17: Her ways--such as she directs us to take.
  • Keil & Delitzsch (Lutheran), Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament on Proverbs 3:16-18: Pro 3:16-18 That wisdom is of such incomparable value is here confirmed: 16 Length of days is in her right hand; In her left, riches and honour. 17 Her ways are pleasant ways, And all her paths are peace. 18 A tree of life is she to those that lay hold upon her, And he who always holdeth her fast is blessed.