Proverbs 4:22 Meaning and Explanation
“For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →My words bring life and healing to all who receive them.
The Context of Proverbs 4:22
The father describes the life-giving and healing power of his words.
What Does Proverbs 4:22 Mean?
The verse echoes verse 13's claim that instruction is 'thy life' but now expands it. The words are not merely life but health to the whole person—body, mind, spirit. They heal and restore. This suggests that wickedness damages not just the spiritual life but the entire person, and that wisdom and righteousness bring healing to the whole.
The phrase 'those that find them' indicates that wisdom is not forced but discovered by those who seek it. Finding implies a search, a discovery, a claiming. Those who actively pursue these words of wisdom find them to be a source of comprehensive wellbeing. This reinforces the chapter's theme: the pursuit of wisdom is worth any effort.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 4:22
What does Proverbs 4:22 mean?
My words bring life and healing to all who receive them.
What is the context of Proverbs 4:22?
The father describes the life-giving and healing power of his words.