John Gill Commentary Proverbs 3:4

"So shalt thou find favor and good understanding In the sight of God and man." — Proverbs 3:4 (ASV)

So shall you find favour
Or "grace" ^F9 ; the grace of God, and larger measures of it; as Noah did, (Genesis 6:8) ; which are communicated to men when in the way of their duty: or good will, esteem, and respect, among men; as Joseph had with Potiphar, and the keeper of the prison, (Genesis 39:4Genesis 39:21) ; and good understanding in the sight of God and man ;
that is, to be taken notice of, regarded, and approved by both. Some render it "good success" ^F11 ; prosperity in things temporal and spiritual; see (Psalms 111:10) . There is something lovely, and of good report, in a close attention to the doctrines and duties of religion; which make a man amiable in the sight of others, and which is followed with a blessing from the Lord.

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FOOTNOTES:

• F9: (Nx) "gratiam", Pagninus, Montanus, Tigurine version
• F11: (bwj lkv) "successum optimum", Junius & Tremellius.