Proverbs 3:2

2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.

Proverbs 3:2 in Other Translations

KJV
2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
ESV
2 for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.
NLT
2 If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying.
MSG
2 They'll help you live a long, long time, a long life lived full and well.
CSB
2 for they will bring you many days, a full life, and well-being.

Proverbs 3:2 In-Context

1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,
2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.
3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Deuteronomy 11:21; Proverbs 4:10
  • 2. S Deuteronomy 5:16; S Deuteronomy 30:15,16; S 1 Kings 3:13,14; Pr 9:6,10-11
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