Proverbs 3:16

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Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 3:2 : 2 for they will provide a long and full life, and well-being for you.
  • 1 Kgs 3:13 : 13 Furthermore, I am giving you what you did not request– riches and honor so that you will be the greatest king of your generation.
  • Ps 21:4 : 4 He asked you to sustain his life, and you have granted him long life and an enduring dynasty.
  • Prov 4:6-9 : 6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will guard you. 7 Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding! 8 Esteem her highly and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her. 9 She will place a fair garland on your head; she will bestow a beautiful crown on you.” 10 Listen, my child, and accept my words, so that the years of your life will be many.
  • Prov 22:4 : 4 The reward for humility and fearing the LORD is riches and honor and life.
  • 1 Cor 3:21-23 : 21 So then, no more boasting about mere mortals! For everything belongs to you, 22 whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future. Everything belongs to you, 23 and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God.
  • 2 Cor 6:10 : 10 as sorrowful, but always rejoicing, as poor, but making many rich, as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
  • 1 Tim 4:8 : 8 For“physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.”
  • Mark 10:30 : 30 who will not receive in this age a hundred times as much– homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, fields, all with persecutions– and in the age to come, eternal life.
  • Prov 8:18-21 : 18 Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness. 19 My fruit is better than the purest gold, and my harvest is better than choice silver. 20 I walk in the path of righteousness, in the pathway of justice, 21 that I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth, and that I may fill their treasuries.
  • Ps 71:9 : 9 Do not reject me in my old age! When my strength fails, do not abandon me!

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 3:13-15
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    13Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

    14For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.

    15She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.

  • Prov 3:17-18
    2 verses
    85%

    17Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.

    18She is like a tree of life to those who grasp onto her, and everyone who takes hold of her will be blessed.

  • Prov 31:25-31
    7 verses
    78%

    25her clothing was strong and splendid; and she laughed at the time to come.

    26She has opened her mouth with wisdom, with loving instruction on her tongue.

    27Watching over the ways of her household, she would not eat the bread of idleness.

    28Her children have risen and called her blessed; her husband also has praised her:

    29“Many daughters have done valiantly, but you have surpassed them all!”

    30Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting. A woman who fears the LORD– she makes herself praiseworthy.

    31Give her credit for what she has accomplished, and let her works praise her in the city gates.

  • Prov 3:2
    77%

    2for they will provide a long and full life, and well-being for you.

  • Prov 4:6-10
    5 verses
    77%

    6Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will guard you.

    7Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

    8Esteem her highly and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.

    9She will place a fair garland on your head; she will bestow a beautiful crown on you.”

    10Listen, my child, and accept my words, so that the years of your life will be many.

  • Prov 8:18-19
    2 verses
    77%

    18Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness.

    19My fruit is better than the purest gold, and my harvest is better than choice silver.

  • Prov 11:16
    77%

    16A generous woman gains honor, and ruthless men seize wealth.

  • Prov 31:10
    74%

    10The Wife of Noble Character Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies.

  • Prov 8:11
    74%

    11For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

  • Prov 31:12-20
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    73%

    12She has rewarded him with good and not harm all the days of her life.

    13She sought out wool and flax, then worked happily with her hands.

    14She was like the merchant ships; she would bring in her food from afar.

    15Then she rose while it was still night, and provided food for her household and a portion to her female servants.

    16She considered a field and bought it; from her own income she planted a vineyard.

    17She clothed herself in might, and she strengthened her arms.

    18She perceived that her merchandise was good. Her lamp would not go out in the night.

    19She extended her hands to the spool, and her hands grasped the spindle.

    20She opened her hand to the poor, and extended her hands to the needy.

  • Prov 9:11
    73%

    11For because of me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.

  • Prov 16:16
    73%

    16How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

  • Prov 22:1
    71%

    1A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold.

  • Ps 45:9
    71%

    9Princesses are among your honored women, your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir.

  • Prov 20:15
    71%

    15There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.

  • Prov 2:4
    71%

    4if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure,

  • Ps 112:3
    71%

    3His house contains wealth and riches; his integrity endures.

  • Prov 16:31
    71%

    31Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.

  • Prov 21:21
    71%

    21The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.

  • Prov 19:14
    71%

    14A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

  • Prov 8:2
    71%

    2At the top of the prominent places along the way, at the intersection of the paths she has taken her stand;

  • Eccl 7:11
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    11Wisdom Can Lengthen One’s Life Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.

  • Job 12:12
    70%

    12Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?

  • Prov 22:4
    69%

    4The reward for humility and fearing the LORD is riches and honor and life.

  • Prov 14:1
    69%

    1Every wise woman has built her household, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.

  • Prov 2:20
    69%

    20So you will walk in the way of good people, and will keep on the paths of the righteous.

  • 2 Chr 1:12
    69%

    12you are granted wisdom and discernment. Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you.”

  • Isa 33:6
    69%

    6He is your constant source of stability; he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him.