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Proverbs 3:13,17-19 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 3:13 NIV (New International Version)

Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding

Proverbs 3:17-19 NIV (New International Version)

Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed. By wisdom the LORD laid the earth’s foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place

Proverbs 3:13 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding

Proverbs 3:17-19 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed. The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens

Proverbs 3:13 NLT (New Living Translation)

Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.

Proverbs 3:17-19 NLT (New Living Translation)

She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying. Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly. By wisdom the LORD founded the earth; by understanding he created the heavens.

Proverbs 3:13 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Happy is a man who finds wisdom  and who acquires understanding

Proverbs 3:17-19 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Her ways are pleasant,  and all her paths, peaceful. She is a tree of life  to those who embrace her, and those who hold on to her are happy. The LORD founded the earth by wisdom  and established the heavens by understanding.

Proverbs 3:13 KJV (King James Version)

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.

Proverbs 3:17-19 KJV (King James Version)

Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: And happy is every one that retaineth her. The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; By understanding hath he established the heavens.

Proverbs 3:13 NKJV (New King James Version)

Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding

Proverbs 3:17-19 NKJV (New King James Version)

Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who retain her. The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding He established the heavens

Proverbs 3:13-18 MSG (The Message)

You’re blessed when you meet Lady Wisdom, when you make friends with Madame Insight. She’s worth far more than money in the bank; her friendship is better than a big salary. Her value exceeds all the trappings of wealth; nothing you could wish for holds a candle to her. With one hand she gives long life, with the other she confers recognition. Her manner is beautiful, her life wonderfully complete. She’s the very Tree of Life to those who embrace her. Hold her tight—and be blessed!

Proverbs 3:13-18-19-20 MSG (The Message)

You’re blessed when you meet Lady Wisdom, when you make friends with Madame Insight. She’s worth far more than money in the bank; her friendship is better than a big salary. Her value exceeds all the trappings of wealth; nothing you could wish for holds a candle to her. With one hand she gives long life, with the other she confers recognition. Her manner is beautiful, her life wonderfully complete. She’s the very Tree of Life to those who embrace her. Hold her tight—and be blessed! With Lady Wisdom, GOD formed Earth; with Madame Insight, he raised Heaven. They knew when to signal rivers and springs to the surface, and dew to descend from the night skies.

Proverbs 3:13 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

¶Blessed is a person who finds wisdom, And one who obtains understanding.

Proverbs 3:17-19 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

Her ways are pleasant ways, And all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are those who hold on to her. The LORD founded the earth by wisdom, He established the heavens by understanding.

Proverbs 3:13 AMP (Amplified Bible)

¶Happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is the man who finds [skillful and godly] wisdom, And the man who gains understanding and insight [learning from God’s word and life’s experiences]

Proverbs 3:17-19 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Her ways are highways of pleasantness and favor, And all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is everyone who holds her tightly. The LORD by His wisdom has founded the earth; By His understanding He has established the heavens. [Col 1:16]

Proverbs 3:13 NET (New English Translation)

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

Proverbs 3:17-19 NET (New English Translation)

Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful. She is like a tree of life to those who obtain her, and everyone who grasps hold of her will be blessed. By wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding.