Proverbs 3:4

Modern

Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.

Traditional

So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

Literal

And you will find favor and good understanding in the eyes of God and man.

Latin

…et invenies gratiam, et disciplinam bonam, coram Deo et hominibus.

Hebrew

English

Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.

The Lord blesses people who trust him and seek his guidance. His correction helps those who follow him.

Theme notes and profiles

Luke 2:52
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
1 Samuel 2:26
And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man.
Romans 14:18
For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
Genesis 39:2–4
And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master.
Genesis 39:21
…the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.
Acts 2:47
…praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Daniel 1:9
Now God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official,
Joshua 1:7–8
Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go.