Proverbs 3:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 3:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 3:16 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 3:16 — KJV
“Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.”
— Proverbs 3:16 (KJV)
Proverbs 3:16 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 3:16
“That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:16: days, right, hand
“Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:16: right, hand, left
“And now if ye will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:16: right, hand, left
“And Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel's left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel's right hand, and brought them near unto him.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:16: right, hand, left
“And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:16: right, hand, left
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