Proverbs 3:9

"It will be health to your body, and nourishment to your bones."

Key Reflection

This verse metaphorically suggests that following God's wisdom brings not just physical well-being but also a deeper, spiritual vitality that strengthens the core of one’s being, much like how proper sustenance nurtures and fortifies bones. Thus, living according to divine guidance benefits both the outward health and the inner essence of a person.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

“Substance” points to capital, “increase” to revenue. The Septuagint as if to guard against ill-gotten gains being offered as an atonement for the ill-getting, inserts the quaifying words, “honor the Lord from thy righteous labors.”

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