Proverbs 3:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

For they will give you many days, a long life, and peace.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is promising that following God's wisdom will bring you a full, long life filled with peace.

📚 Historical Context

The Book of Proverbs is attributed to King Solomon and was written around the 10th century BC during the height of Israel's united monarchy, serving as a collection of wise sayings to guide daily life. In Proverbs 3:2, Solomon promises that keeping wisdom and God's commands will bring extended days, long life, and peace, reflecting the ancient Israelite understanding of divine blessings for obedience as seen in the Mosaic Law. This verse fits into the broader wisdom literature of the Old Testament, which emphasized practical living under God's covenant.

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