Proverbs 3:4

4 And you shall find favor and good sense in the eyes of God and humankind.

Proverbs 3:4 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 3:4

So shall thou find favour
Or "grace" ^F9; the grace of God, and larger measures of it; as Noah did, ( Genesis 6:8 ) ; which are communicated to men when in the way of their duty: or good will, esteem, and respect, among men; as Joseph had with Potiphar, and the keeper of the prison, ( Genesis 39:4 Genesis 39:21 ) ; and good understanding in the sight of God and man;
as Christ, as man, had in the sight of both, ( Luke 2:52 ) ; that is, to be taken notice of, regarded, and approved by both. Some render it "good success" ^F11; prosperity in things temporal and spiritual; see ( Psalms 111:10 ) . There is something lovely, and of good report, in a close attention to the doctrines and duties of religion; which make a man amiable in the sight of others, and which is followed with a blessing from the Lord.

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FOOTNOTES:

F9 (Nx) "gratiam", Pagninus, Montanus, Tigurine version
F11 (bwj lkv) "successum optimum", Junius & Tremellius.

Proverbs 3:4 In-Context

2 For length of days, years of life, and peace they shall add to you.

3 May loyal love and truth not forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them upon your heart.

4 And you shall find favor and good sense in the eyes of God and humankind.

5 {Trust Yahweh} with all your heart; do not lean toward your own understanding.

6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will straighten your paths.

Footnotes

• [a] Or "understanding, prudence"