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Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.
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Wisdom as a Picture of Christ
Multiple commentators, including John Gill and Matthew Henry, strongly identify the personified Wisdom in this verse with the Lord Jesus Christ. They explain that 'her ways' refer to Christ's work of salvation—His incarnation, obedience, and sacrifice—which are 'pleasant' to behold. The 'paths of peace' point to the reconciliation with God that He secured for believers through His blood.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
“Ways” and “paths” describe the two kinds of roads, the “highway” and the “byway.” In both these he who was guided by Wisdom would walk securely.
19th Century
Anglican
Peace— The highest reward of the New Testament for the life of thankful dependence upon God (Philippians 4:6–7).
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Her ways [are] ways of pleasantness The "ways" and methods which Christ took to bring about the salvation of his peo…
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