Proverbs 4:22 web — For they are life to those who find them, and health to their whole body.

World English Bible

"For they are life to those who find them, and health to their whole body."

— Proverbs 4:22, World English Bible

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Proverbs 4:22 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

KJV
“For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“For they are life unto those that find them, And health to all their flesh. ”
American Standard Version · Read this chapter in ASV
NET
“for they are life to those who find them and healing to one’s entire body.”
NET Bible · Read this chapter in NET
DRB
“For they are life to those that find them, and health to all flesh.”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB
BBE
“For they are life to him who gets them, and strength to all his flesh.”
Bible in Basic English · Read this chapter in BBE
KJVA
“For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.”
King James Version with Apocrypha · Read this chapter in KJVA

Proverbs 4 — Context

The way of the wicked is like darkness. They don't know what they stumble over.

My son, attend to my words. Turn your ear to my sayings.

Let them not depart from your eyes. Keep them in the midst of your heart.

For they are life to those who find them, and health to their whole body.

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.

Put away from yourself a perverse mouth. Put corrupt lips far from you.

Let your eyes look straight ahead. Fix your gaze directly before you.

Proverbs 4:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions

What does Proverbs 4:22 say?

Proverbs 4:22 in the World English Bible reads: “For they are life to those who find them, and health to their whole body.”

Where is Proverbs 4:22 in the Bible?

Proverbs 4:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 4, verse 22.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 4:22.

What translation should I read Proverbs 4:22 in?

Proverbs 4:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 4:22?

Proverbs 4:22 reads (WEB): “For they are life to those who find them, and health to their whole body.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 4:22 web — For they are life to those who find them, and health to their whole body.

Read in Another Translation

Proverbs 4:22 in Other Translations

Proverbs 4 — Context

Proverbs 4:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

Choose Theme

Light Themes 19

Dark Themes 11

Colorful Themes 2